The state funeral for United States Army, General of the Armies John J Pershing in Washington DC. U.S. Army General Omar Bradley greets a civilian who shakes hands with other officers present. The casket is removed from the car and pallbearers proceed with it up the U.S. Capitol steps. The late General's son, sister, Secretary of State George C Marshall and others in the background. A long line of citizens enter the Capitol building to view the body. Several crippled veterans entering the building. Citizens entering the Capitol. A long line of people waiting to enter. Men, women, children, soldiers, sailors, veterans, nuns, and African American citizens waiting in line. Four men standing in the line.
The state funeral for United States Army, General of the Armies John J Pershing in Washington DC. The cortege entering Arlington National Cemetery. The caisson pauses before the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The casket is removed from the caisson and placed in a catafalque. The Army band plays. Members of the General's family, Secretary of State George Marshall and former Vice President Charles G Dawes in the background. Soldiers and civilians standing in the amphitheater. People carrying umbrellas along the route of march. People take cover in the rain. Policemen on guard. The procession near the Arlington National Cemetery. The Lincoln Memorial in the distant background.
Interview by Harry Ellis, with reporter from Geneva joining via telephone. Guests are U.S. Senator Jim Sasser from Tennessee and Arnold L Raphel, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs. They discuss the 20mm Anti Aircraft guns purchased by the United States that should be handed over to Afghan resistance. Arnold L Raphel states that the Afghanistan situation is an issue between the Soviet Union and the rest of the world.
U.S. Marine Honor Guard in dress uniform stands at attention on the ramp at Naval Air Station Quonset Point, Rhode Island, anticipating the arrival of President John F. Kennedy, and his party. They decide to reposition themselves, and march, at 'trail arms,' toward the camera. Many sailors and other naval personnel and families have turned out to see the President. They are lined up behind a rope across the ramp. Some children are seated on the ground. Camera focuses on some with closeups. Several members of a greeting party stand near steps positioned for placement against Air Force One, when it arrives. Governor John A. Notte, Jr. of Rhode Island strolls across the ramp to where State Rhode Island State Trooper, Robert F. Washburn Jr.(wearing number 18 on his uniform) and others, are standing around a table holding a large silver punch bowl. Trooper Washburn holds a matching silver goblet. A phalanx of photographers stands ready for the arrival. The presidential aircraft lands (It is Douglas VC-118A, serial number 53-3240). White smoke is seen off to the side, as the United States president's arrival is greeted with cannon salute.
French Foreign Minister George Bidault, Russian Foreign Minister Molotov, British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Ernest Bevin, United States Secretary of State James F Byrnes along with Senators Connally and Vandenberg arrives for the Foreign Ministers Council at Luxembourg Palace, Paris. They are having discussion in the conference room.
Democratic National Convention of 1968 held at International Amphitheater in Chicago, Illinois United States. Keynote speaker at the meeting, Daniel Ken Inouye, Senator from Hawaii, delivers his address. Democratic representatives from all States at the convention. Placards displayed for seating arrangements of Democrats from different States. Senator Inouye urges delegates to listen to the concerns and protests of youth demonstrators. He points out that it is a worldwide phenomenon, and not just demonstrations affiliated with the Vietnam War. Senator Inouye says, "The marching feet of youth have led us into a new era of politics, and we can never turn back."
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