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Vice-President R Nixon and Mrs. Nixon at formal reception in the Instituto Guatemalteco Americano in Guatemala City.
Vice-President Nixon shakes hands with officials standing in a row,as the Nixons conclude their visit to Guatemala and board a U.S. Military Air Transport C-121 aircraft . Mountains of Guatemala as seen from the C-121 plane in flight. Vice-President and Mrs Nixon, assisted by U.S. Ambassador, Norman Armour, exchange greetings with prominent Guatemalans at a formal reception held in the 'Instituto Guatemalteco Americano'. Boys play in street outside the institute. Several people stand on sidewalk in front of the institute. Vice-President Richard Nixon and his wife, outside the Instutute, greet people. Guatemalan cavalry in formal uniforms on horseback are seen as five small boys watch them from above, in trees.
An injured Guatemalan soldier is evacuated by air from a rural airport in Guatemala
Camera focuses on a 1954 Chevrolet ambulance as it approaches, driving across an airfield in Guatemala. It pulls up next to a Guatemalan Air Force DC-3 aircraft, where it is met by several Guatemalan soldiers. One of them converses with the pilot, who is wearing a flight suit. The camera shifts focus, momentarily, to a North American T-6 aircraft taxiing onto the runway for takeoff. Then it focuses, again, on the soldiers , ambulance, and parked DC-3 aircraft. As the pilot approaches the ambulance, several soldiers remove a patient on a litter and carry it to the door of the aircraft, where they place it on the ground and assist the patient to climb a few steps up and into the aircraft cabin. He holds up his right leg, which is bandaged, as he is helped by a crew member. Scene shifts to view from the aircraft cockpit as it departs from the airfield and proceeds over rugged hilly countryside. Aerial view of buildings in a town on the water. More views of fairly barren land below. View is interrupted and then resumes with more aerial views from the aircraft cockpit. Pilots are seen in the cockpit. The remainder of the film shows aerial views of Guatemala City (probably the destination of this air evacuation mission).
Vice President and Mrs. Nixon with President and Mrs. Armas during formal welcoming reception, Guatemala City
Mrs. Nixon seated with Mrs. Armas, during a formal welcoming by President Carlos Castillo Armas in the Presidential Palace in Guatemala City,Guatemala. Vice-President Richard Nixon shakes hands with President Carlos Castillo Armas, and, then, makes some public remarks that are broadcast on WRUL and another radio station. Another dignitary addresses the gathering. Vice President Nixon presents President Armas an inscribed portrait photograph of President and Mrs.Eisenhower, which Presedent Armas shows to his wife and then holds up for photographers. Mrs. Nixon stands and greets a number of Guatemalan ladies seated in a row. Vice President Nixon and President Armas receive greeting from several officials.
Carlos Castillo Armas sit with others marking a map in Chiquimula Guatemala.
Windshield of a truck damaged by gunfire in Guatemala. 'Transportes Valdes Chiquimula' written on the door of the truck. Automobile windows also broken by gunfire. Armed rebels parade up the main street of Chiquimula, Guatemala, carrying posters praising Colonel Carlos Castillo Armas and denouncing communists. The Basílica de Esquipulas (famous basilica in the region) is seen in the background. The group is accompanied by a brass band. Armed rebels climb aboard an open truck. Colonel Armas confers with his officers over a map. Sign on wall refers to choosing between life and death. Armed rebels brandishing weapons climb into back of small pickup truck.
Excitement in Guatemala City, Guatemala, as Colonel Carlos Castillo Armas and his small junta take power in a coup d'etat
Several people look down from a fortress-like wall. A tank rolls into the city. People run in the streets. Some soldiers of the junta, dressed in leather jackets, are seen in a relaxed group. Standing with them is Colonel Armas. Some of the soldiers discuss their rifles. Some people looking down from the top of a building.
Frank Carlucci answers questions on WorldNet about the United States reaction to the Guatemala peace plan.
Television discussion about United States- Latin American relations in United States. Frank Carlucci, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, answers the questions of people regarding this topic. Maria C Siccardi presents the show. A question is asked from Bogota regarding the United States reaction to the Guatemala peace plan. The discussion involves the refusal of the U.S. for more aid and complies with the Guatemala plan. Opinions about President Ronald Reagan's views on the issue are shared.
