U.S. fighter jet F-100 Super Sabre aircraft take off from an air base. Jet fighters drop bombs and hit targets on ground as part of training exercises. Events during Cuban Crisis.1962.
Scenes of "Reflex Action" plotting boards for various international locations, with local time clocks, inside the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. Brief shot of White House at night with a lit fountain in front. Scenes of House of Parliament in London. Exterior of SHAPE headquarters building. Arc de Triomphe at night in Paris. Hand of an airman atop a map during a planning session. U.S. pilots in cockpit of F-104 Super Sabre fighter jet aircraft. American ships at sea. B-52 in flight. Events during Cuban Crisis in 1962.
Coverage of Major Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr in New York City and his 34-hour orbital flight. Major Cooper speaks. Scenes of parade showing small child waving American flag. Navy and AF flights marching and fireman putting up flags. Cooper with dignitaries. Cameramen shoot films and pictures. City Hall seal and bunting. Intercut with cheering crowds, policeman with barricade and fireman with hook and ladder put up flag and make arch over street. City Hall dome. The attendees include Mrs. Trudy Cooper, Mrs. Susan Wagner, Vice president Lyndon B. Johnson and Mayor Robert F. Wagner. Major Cooper acknowledges cheering spectators and signs City Hall guest book in front of New York City Hall (City Hall Park, New York, NY 10007, United States). Crowd and high vantage viewing point. 22 May 1963
President John F Kennedy arrives in his bubble limousine. President Kennedy, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, Lt. Gen. Howell M. Estes, Maj. Gen. Joseph J. Preston, Brig. Gen. Seth McKee, and Dr. Harold Brown at Minuteman silo. President Kennedy and official party watch Atlas 134D launch at Minuteman silo.23 March 1962.
President John F. Kennedy inspects Ballistic Missile Early Warning System. President Kennedy looks at model Pioneer with paddlewheels, Mark lV and Mark V head cones. President looks at RVX-II head cone and Moon Base display. President Kennedy leaves in his bubble Limousine passing. President's motor caravan passes past flight line display of missiles.
General George C. Marshall being administered the oath by Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson in the Oval Office of the White House, Washington DC. President Harry S. Truman and members of the cabinet look on. President Truman congratulating General Marshall. Former Secretary James F Byrnes congratulates General Marshall during the ceremony.
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