U.S. Army soldiers move on road in vehicles and a military station wagon. They march with rifles on their shoulders. They escort African American students (the "Little Rock Nine") from Little Rock Central High School, to the waiting car. The students enter the car. Driver is seen as the car leaves the school grounds. (During civil rights movement.)
"Little Rock Nine" African American students are escorted from Little Rock Central High School by armed United States Army 101st Airborne soldiers, and enter a Country Sedan station wagon under 'Operation Arkansas' in Little Rock, during civil rights movement. Soldiers board a jeep and follow the station wagon. Soldiers march and drill with guns in front of the school.
Two soldiers exit from the doors of Headquarters of United States Army Military District Arkansas. Cars are parked in front of the headquarters. Two soldiers enter through the doors of Headquarters. A Sergeant exits from Headquarters and boards National Guards coupe parked outside the headquarters. 'Arkansas Army National Guards' is stenciled on the rear of the car.
A priest carries out Catholic services for the soldiers of 101st Airborne Division of United States Army billeted at Camp Robinson. The priest holds a cross and a soldier holds a Bible. Soldiers in kneeled down position pray. Major General Edwin Walker talks with the soldiers. Soldiers and Major General smile.
Major General Edwin Walker; Major General Sherman I Clinger, State Adjutant General for State of Arkansas and Lieutenant Colonel Ernest B Bowden, Commander of the 1st Battalion 153rd Infantry Regiment, Arkansas National Guard, stand and chat in front of the Central High School. United States Army Soldiers escort African American students up to the steps of Central High School. Other students line up along the stairs and watch.
Soldiers of 101st Airborne Division during celebrations of Catholic Mass. An army chaplain and a civilian priest, in street garb, conduct the mass. They stand in field near buildings on the base (in background) with books in their hands. A boy plays a portable organ during the mass. Soldiers sing hymns. Near end of the sequence, the boy is seen standing next to one of the soldiers (most likely his father) taking part in the mass.
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