French General De Lattre De Tasigny and President Tran Van Nuu in Dong-Trieu, Vietnam. Two Airplanes land on an airfield, bringing French General De Lattre De Tasigny and Vietnamese President Tran Van Nuu on visit to Dong-Trieu. The officials inspect the troops. They also greet school children and athletic societies participating in the review. French Troops including Colonial units parade. School children also walk past the review area while military band plays.
The registration office at Selective Service building in Washington DC. 35 to 40 year old men fill registration forms at the office. General activity at the registration office. A poster on a wall reads 'United We Stand'. Counselors seated at desk. Women sign after filling the registration card. Men stand in a queue.
Vice President Richard and Mrs. (Pat) Nixon attend luncheon honoring them in Japan. Seen is U.S. Army General John E. Hull, Commander in Chief of the United Nations Command and Far East Command (CINCUNC/CINCFE). The Principal attendees are embassadors from many nations. Nixon gives a speech. He thanks those hosting the event. A photographer takes pictures. President Nixon emphasizes that the only threat to world peace is Communism. He talks about maintaining adequate strength against the Communists. He mentions the potential threat to Japan and praises its Home Security Forces.
General Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, makes his first inspection of Allied forces in West Germany. General Dwight D Eisenhower waves, seated inside an army jeep. He inspects the British Army of the Rhine. He observes amphibious maneuvers of French forces and Allied infantry, artillery and tank units. General Eisenhower inspects a U.S. F-84E jet fighter, accompanied by his Air Deputy, General Lauris Norstad. A large formation of F-84 jet aircraft flies overhead.
People’s Republic of China officials at an airfield. A DC-3 passenger aircraft taxis in and parks. United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold hurries down steps of the aircraft and is greeted by Chinese officials. Hammarskjold shakes hands with many of them, and then drives off in a car. The Secretary General is on a mission to secure the release of fifteen American fliers being held by the Chinese, who do not consider them Prisoners of War to be repatriated, following the Korean War. He is seen later at a dinner reception in a hall with many Chinese officials in attendance. Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai and Secretary General Hammarskjold spend considerable time conversing, with help of translator. They toast with several other officials and appear to have a relaxed and pleasant meeting.
Archbishop Francis Cardinal Spellman greets troops in South Korea. Snow covered hills in the background. United Sates soldiers holding American and South Korean flags, stand on field. Archbishop meets the troops. Photographers take pictures. A military officer stands with the archbishop. (World War II period).
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