College student James H Meredith with Constance Baker Motley and a man walking at the University of Mississippi, after Meredith became the first African American to enroll in the school's history. University campus buildings seen. Police at the campus. Crowd gathered. Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett's car arrives at campus. Governor Barnett emerges from the car and waves. Police officer talks to another man. People applaud. President John F Kennedy addresses the nation stating that Americans are free to disagree with the law, but not to disobey it. He appeals to people of Mississippi to comply peacefully with civil rights integration laws. Army troops on road. Former Major General Edwin Walker, from Texas, is seen in a car during arrest process for having incited insurrection. A policeman checks the car with Walker in it. Troops pass by in military jeeps and maintain order.
Troops in line. Navy cadets salute as British Prime Minister Harold McMillan steps down from a plane to discuss the explosive Laotian Crisis in Key West, Florida. He meets United States President John F Kennedy. They walk away from there with navy and army officers. Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko steps out from a car in Washington. He goes to a building with others and meets President Kennedy. Gromyko address press reporters in Russian. Translator translates into English. Press people take notes.
President John F Kennedy addresses the nation on Berlin Crisis after returning from European visit. Washington DC. President Kennedy talks about misjudgments on both sides in major wars and effects of misjudgments in a thermonuclear age.
President John F Kennedy addresses the nation after returning from Europe in Washington DC. President Kennedy says that we have right to be in West Berlin and blame Soviets saying that "It is the Soviets who have stirred up this crisis."
Preparations in the oval office before President Kennedy is seated to deliver his address. A media crew member sits in the President's chair so light readings can be taken. President John F Kennedy is seated. The President is about to address the nation after returning from his visit to Europe. President Kennedy specifies the steps needed to be taken regarding the Berlin Crisis.
Glimpse of President John F. Kennedy (JFK) making a speech at his inauguration,on the Capitol steps, Washington, DC, in January, 1961. The White House. President Kennedy speaking on June 6, 1961, while seated at his desk in the Oval Office, to report the the American people about his just completed 4-day trip to Europe. View of Air Force One taxiing in after landing at Orly Airport, Paris, France. French President, Charles de Gaulle strides red carpet to the President's plane, as President and Mrs. Kennedy descend to the foot of the stairs, where de Gaulle greets them. American and French flags wave on flag poles and a French military band plays as the two Presidents walk on a red carpet. Madame de Gaulle and French Government leaders are gathered in Airport reception room, where U.S. ambassador, James Gavin, introduces JFK to members of the French welcoming committee, including Lee Radziwill, his sister-in-law, whom he kisses. Glimpse of cinematographers. President de Gaulle gives formal welcoming speech. President Kennedy makes some brief responding remarks. The two Presidents drive from the airport in an open car, escorted by mounted Guards of the French Republic. Scene reverts back to JFK's report to the people on June 6th in Washington, DC, and then to de Gaulle stepping from a car and the the two First Ladies stepping from a French Citroen limousine. American Flag flying with those of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The two Presidents and First Ladies pose for pictures.