First Nike-Hercules missile placed in service by Chinese Army in Taiwan. Chinese missile crew rushes from bunker to launch pad. Nike missile being raised to firing position. Commander in chief of the Chinese army General Lo Lieh and others on the inspection tour of the missile site. Commander in Chief being briefed by Chinese officers. General Lo Lieh accompanied by Colonel Chang Teh-pu ( yellow brassard) and others, tours the missile site.
Buildings and people in Taipei, Taiwan. The Presidential Office Building (No.122, Sec. 1, Chongqing South Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan) along Ketagalan Boulevard in Zhongzheng District with vehicular traffic in the foreground. Children play around a fountain and traffic on street in the background. Chinese signs on shops along Chung Hwa Road.
Nike missile launch in Taiwan. A group of Chinese (ROC) and American military advisors look at the Nike missile launch. They point towards the sky. Another group of Chinese advisors look skywards. Nike missiles take off during the launch.
A huge demonstration outside the National Capitol Building in Havana, Cuba. Demonstration in front of the National Capitol Building (Paseo de Marti, La Havana) to protest United States raids, possibly after the Bay of Pigs. The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana (458 Paseo de Martí, La Habana 10600, Cuba) can be seen in the background. Demonstrators holding banners in Spanish, including, "Abajo Traidores" (Down with Traitors) and "Fidel Luchamemos Hasta la Muerte" (Fidel, Let's Fight Until Death). A presidential helicopter lands on the street near demonstrators. Huge demonstration. Fidel Castro, wearing sunglasses, mingles with the crowd. Cuban flag waves during demonstration. Passionate demonstrator speaks. Fidel Castro speaks to huge crowd in demonstration, condemning raids by the United States.
Title card reads, "The United States Breaks Diplomatic Relations with Cuba." View of the United States Embassy building (55 Calzada, La Habana, Cuba) in Havana, Cuba. Crowds gathering outside the United States Embassy in Havana, Cuba. Family of African descent outside American Embassy. A woman of African descent holds her baby outside the United States Embassy. Two women in the American Embassy. A door in the American Embassy written in Spanish reads, "Aviso Cerrada-La Seccion De Visa Hoy" (Attention, Visa section closed today). Women leaving the American Embassy. A Catholic nun leaves the American Embassy. American citizens leave the United States Embassy. Staff load boxes into truck as Americans leave the United States embassy. Americans follow a man, with shades, outside United States Embassy. Americans board bus as they depart Havana. A Cuban female soldier guards the United States Embassy building.
A pro-Castro rally at night in Havana, Cuba. Female demonstrators hold a large Cuban flag. Demonstrators pass by a Kelvinator shop in Havana. Demonstrators with posters outside a movie theater in Havana. Demonstrators hold up signs and wave flags during rally. Banner with marching Cuban soldier reads, "Fuerte Como Un Trinquete" (Strong as a Tough Guy) Signs seen read, Entre Punto Y Punto... Punto La Gran Reserva de America" with cartoons of United States president Eisenhow, Castro, and U.S. Secretary of State Christian Herter. Large banner held by "Sindicato Union de Vendedores y Auxiliares" (Union of Vendors and Auxiliaries). Sign reads, "Muerte Al Invason Delegacion Demojeres" (Death to the Women's Delegation). Sign reads, "Los Estudiantes Technologicos Revolucionarios" (The Revolutionary Tech Students). Cuban Premier Fidel Castro speaks to demonstrators from balcony. Demonstrators wave their hands and shout. Fidel Castro speaks to crowd from balcony.