Artist's sketch of U.S. Army field grade officer. Sketches of soldiers, arms, and equipment, including tanks, machine guns, missiles. President Lyndon B. Johnson, addressing the nation, relates receiving a letter from a woman who doesn't understand why America is fighting in Vietnam. Two U.S. Army captains in jungle fatigues, walk past a helmeted tank crewman, in Vietnam. Closeup of Vietnamese woman holding her crying baby. View of man on his haunches over a fire in destroyed building. (Vietnam War period).
Opening scene shows South Vietnamese soldiers stacking a large cache of intercepted arms destined for the Viet Cong, including a million rounds of small arms ammunition. Also seen are AK-47 rifles and mortar rounds that contain Chinese markings. Camera focuses on the Chinese writing. Next, North Vietnamese leader, Ho Chi Minh, is seen seating himself at a table to talk informally with others, including General Vo Nguyen Giap. (Vietnam War period).
United States Secretary of State Dean Rusk discusses American efforts to negotiate peace in Vietnam and North Vietnamese (and Communist China) refusal to participate. President Lyndon Johnson speaking, says, "We do not seek the destruction of any government." Rusk calls for free elections in Vietnam under international supervision.
The Hindu pilgrimage in India. The Himalaya Mountains, known as the roof of the world, is the dwelling place of the Hindu God Shiva. Pilgrims undertake a pilgrimage to wash away their sickness and sins. They climb up mountains on foot and mules. A holy stream. Pilgrims take bath in the holy stream. Pilgrims enter into an ice cave. A picture of the Hindu God Shiva. Pilgrims and priests in the holy ice cave.
Cars wrecked in demolition derby at Hednesford Hills Raceway in England. Jalopy jockeys gather at Hednesford Hills Race gets underway. Jalopy cars move on race course. Spectators watch the race. Jalopies crash as they are being driven on figure eight course.
Harness racing in Du Quoin, Illinois. Sign:'Welcome to Du Quoin' and 'Home of to Hambletonian'. Spectators watch the harness racing. Trotters participate in the race as they run on race course. "Egyptian Candor" (Trotter)wins the race and a prize of $60,000. Sign: 'Victory Lane' in the background.
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