King George and Queen Elizabeth visit disabled soldiers in Edmonton, Alberta. The King and the Queen receive a royal welcome from ex-servicemen as they stop during their tour at the University Hospital. The Queen speaks to the soldiers. A soldier holds a United Kingdom flag in his hand.
President Richard Nixon's Inauguration ceremony in Washington DC. President Richard Nixon and his wife seated in car drives past the Honor Guard. Convoy of vehicles follows the President's car. The Honor guard salutes. Huge crowd gathered to watch the ceremony. Band plays in front of the convoy. Motorcycles drive on road with the United Sates Capitol building in the far background.
WAC (Women's Army Corps) activities in Kandy, Ceylon. WAC in Still Photo Laboratory stamp credit line on back of still photographs. Board reads 'SEAC (South East Asia Command) Unit Still Laboratory'.
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.
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