Several officials of the new German government after World War I. Matthias Erzberger, Minister of Finance, stands outside a building. Dr. Edward David, German Minister of State, and one of Germany's delegates to the Peace Conference. He wears a straw hat and carries a cane. He climbs int the back seat of an open car and poses for the camera. Buildings in the background. Other man watch him. Gustav Noske, German Minister of War, stands outside a building. He carries a furled umbrella and removes dark-rimmed glasses to pose.
Inauguration ceremony for a new blast furnace at the state-owned Ensidesa steel factory in Avilés, Asturias, Spain. Francisco Franco visits the factory. He converses with military officials. A dignitary arrives at the site and shakes hands with officials. A man instructs a team while they tour the blast furnace factory. Exterior and interior views of the factory. A board reads 'Ensidesa Horno Alto nº1: Carmen'. (The furnace was named "Carmen" in honor of Francisco Franco's wife.) Francisco Franco addresses the crowd during a banquet following the inaugural ceremony. People clap their hands. (The Ensidesa factory is now part of ArcelorMittal.)
United States President Harry S. Truman reviews the 2nd Armored Division at the Autobahn in Germany soon after end of World War 2 in Europe. President Truman, Admiral William D. Leahy, Secretary of State James F. Byrnes, and other military staff ride a United States M3 half-track vehicle (“Bess” USA 4064790). President Truman and his retinue (on the half-track) review an armored Division lined up along the Autobahn. A long line of M4 Sherman tanks and tank destroyers are parked along the Autobahn. A United States Army soldier hanging on to the M3 half-track’s rear. Soldiers in front of the tanks salute to President Truman. Soldiers holding the United States flag and their divisional insignia. President Truman and his retinue come to attention as they pass by the soldiers holding the United States flag and divisional insignia. President Truman removes his hat while other officials salute to soldiers from both the moving half-track and on the ground. President Truman and entourage resume the motorcade. Soldiers riding on motorcycle during motorcade. Closer view of soldiers and M4 Sherman tanks. Soldiers holding the United States flag while others salute. Some soldiers present arms. Close up of soldiers saluting. President Truman and officials standing on half-track. A military official reads a speech. President Truman attaches a special banner to a divisional standard. Another official holds a paper for President Truman. President Truman and officials in motorcade on the Autobahn.
Non-Commissioned Officers in the United States Marine Corps. Major Richard S Stark of the USMC talks about the role of NCOs. He introduces a Sergeant Henry Barber from the United States Marine Corps, who.talks about team work, discipline, hard work, self confidence, adaptability and initiative being the fundamentals of United States Marine Corp. Board of officers reviews personal record book of a Marine, containing details of his personal and training.. The board members interview the Marine. Marines, being reassigned, carry their duffel bags while moving into different quarters. They run towards their quarters. Board reads 'Second Force Reconnaissance Company Force Troops, FMF Atlantic'.(Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic). At this Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, marines are seen doing pullups and pushups to assess their physical condition.
An American college football game between Ohio State University and University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Views of various plays on the football field during the game. Ohio State’s Bob Ferguson rips through to travel 19 yards for a touchdown. Dave Raimey (University of Michigan) takes the ball. Paul Warfield (Ohio State University) completes a 69-yard run. Cheerleaders perform on the football field. Ohio State clinches the Big Ten Title. They defeat University of Michigan by 50-20.
Election campaign advertisement for President John F Kennedy. Hand holds a banner that reads 'Kennedy'. Picture of John F Kennedy with signs that read 'Greatness', 'Leader for the 60's'. Collage with pictures of President Kennedy and other well known American leaders, and also with state and city names: 'Indiana', 'NewYork', 'Oregon', 'Illinois', 'Ohio', 'Michigan', 'Texas' and 'California'. Hands with banners that read, 'Kennedy for President'. Picture of President John F Kennedy with wife Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy and daughter Caroline Kennedy. Ad features background chorus singing a two stanza jingle with "Kennedy" chorus including stanza lines, "Do you want a man for President who's seasoned through and through, but not so doggone seasoned that he won't try something new? A man who's old enough to know and young enough to do? Well it's up to you it's up to you, it's strictly up to you. Do you like a man who answers straight, a man who's always fair? Well measure him against the others and when you compare, you'll cast your vote for Kennedy and the change that's overdue, so it's up to you, it's up to you, it's strictly up to you." Campaign advertisement features vintage 1960's television advertising style.
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