Director of Peace Corps Robert Sargent Shriver in Washington DC. Robert Sargent Shriver, Jr. is interviewed. He is questioned about pictures and sovereigns as he prepares to leave his office. Pictures and sovereigns in the office. Sargent Shriver removes a Mexican sombrero and a whip from a wall and tells the interviewer how he obtained it. He shows a wooden stick which was used and presented by the chief of a tribe of West Africa. An ebony cane received from northern Nigeria. He shows the Magsaysay Foundation Award for the work done by United States Peace Corps in Asia. He shows the White House pen which was used by former U.S. President John F. Kennedy to sign the Peace Corps Act on September 27, 1961 with the President's autograph. Sargent shows a framed letter by the parents of the first Peace Corps volunteer to die abroad. He reads out the letter.
Presidential inauguration ceremony for U.S. President John F. Kennedy in Washington DC. General of the United States Marine Corps David Monroe Shoup seated in a car moving through streets. A band plays and march on streets. United States Air Force (USAF) troops march holding flags and rifles. They march past the Presidential reviewing stand. A large crowd of spectators gathered on streets.
United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) band and a Spanish concert band joining for the first public performance of the "John F. Kennedy March" at San Sebastian, Spain. The bands jointly play in front of the City Council of San Sebastian, also known as the Donostiako Udala (Ijentea Kalea, 1, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain). Spectators crowd the plaza in front of the City Council of San Sebastian. View of the City Council of San Sebastian building and the Concha Bay. USAFE and Spanish concert bands playing together in front of the City Council of San Sebastian building. Musicians playing brass instruments. Spectators clapping. The Lord Mayor of San Sebastian place a medal on a banner “USAFE BAND WIESBADEN”. Different flags adorn the USAFE banner. Jose Maria Bastida leads the concert band.
The narrator and host of the film is seen sitting on an armchair. He speaks about United States’ lack of desire to establish a global hegemony. “We have constantly reiterated by word, by deed, that we have no desire to establish a colonial empire” the host said. Wilson Line SS Ariosto ship unloads a tractor. Ship loads sacks of cement in Puerto Rico. A doctor adjusts the x-ray machine. A nurse tends to a ward with patients lying in bed. Sign for Africa Freedom Day on April 15, 1959 at Carnegie Hall. African musicians playing drums as dancers perform a traditional folk dance. A man speaking to the audience at Carnegie Hall. African Americans clapping. New York Times newspaper article by Tad Szulc titled “New Latin Accord is Offered By U.S.” with a photo of United States President John F. Kennedy on the right side. The host explains that the Soviet Union accuses the United States of imperialism to deflect Soviet colonialism. “Now on the face of things, one would assume both imperialism and its twin colonialism are on the way out” the host said.
Honor Guard carrying flag-draped casket bearing John Kennedy's body and placing it on the catafalque in the center of the rotunda. View of Jacqueline Kennedy with daughter Caroline and John Jr., Attorney General Robert F Kennedy, member of the immediate family and other dignitaries standing near flag-draped casket. President Lyndon B Johnson lays wreath at the head of the coffin. Jacqueline Kennedy and Caroline walk to the casket and kneel. Jacqueline Kennedy leaves the rotunda. Mourners and dignitaries leaving the rotunda.
Funeral procession of John Kennedy about to arrive at Capitol. Combined Honor Guard lined up on steps of Capitol. Military and civilian officers arriving by cars and walking up the Capitol steps to rotunda. View of large crowd assembled at capitol. Joint Chiefs of Staff leaving Rotunda and walking down the steps of Capitol. Jacqueline Kennedy, Attorney General Robert F Kennedy and members of immediate family of John Kennedy, walking down the Capitol steps and getting into cars. Cars drive away and crowd outside of Capitol waiting to be admitted.
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