Admiral Nimitz and Admiral Halsey in conversation, aboard a U.S. ship. Scenes of U.S. battle at sea, against Japanese forces during Philippine campaign of World War II. U.S. assault troops boarding landing boats. Japanese aircraft carriers launching Kamikaze aircraft. U.S. navy ships defending with antiaircraft fire. Carrier crew fighting fire after being struck by Kamikaze. U.S. aircraft crash landing on carrier deck. Japanese Kamikazes successfully striking U.S. aircraft carriers. Clip shows many incoming Kamikaze aircraft with many being hit and landing in ocean, and other striking US Navy ship targets.
Japanese propaganda newsreel, in English, released from the Philippines during World War 2: Closeup views of Japanese pilots as they are briefed and take off in their aircraft from a Filipino airfield to attack United States Task Force 58 in World War 2. A variety of Japanese warplanes take off to attack the U.S. Naval Task Force. Among those seen are: Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate (Frank) fighters; Yokosuka D4Y Suise (Comet) dive bombers; and twin engine G4M1 (Betty) bombers. Aircraft are directed from a Control tower made of wood and bamboo with camouflage covering. Formations of the Japanese warplanes are seen flying overhead. Japanese battleships at sea firing their guns, planes in the air, and torpedoes being launched. Japanese trucks distribute newspapers telling of the Japanese victory over the American Naval Task Force. Filipinos reading the papers.
President Dwight D Eisenhower aboard USS Saint Paul (CA-73) at Manila Bay in Philippines. President Eisenhower arrives by a helicopter aboard the ship. Admiral C D Griffin, Commanding Officer, 7th Fleet and Captain J. H. Maurer welcome him aboard the ship. President Eisenhower salutes and boards the helicopter. The helicopter takes off from the ship deck.
U.S. President Dwight D Eisenhower aboard USS Saint Paul (CA-73) at Manila Bay in Philippines. President Eisenhower and Captain J. H. Maurer stand on the ship deck. The President looks at the guns on the ship. He speaks with other officers aboard USS Saint Paul. The President fires a rifle along with Captain Maurer and Admiral C D Griffin, Commanding Officer, 7th Fleet. The President takes a tour of the ship along with Captain Maurer. United States Marines helicopter lands on the ship deck. Officials disembark from it.
The USS Saint Paul (CA-73) at Manila Bay in Philippines. The ship at Manila Bay. View of starboard of the ship. A white steamer moves towards USS Saint Paul.
U.S. President Dwight D Eisenhower tours USS Saint Paul (CA-73) at Manila Bay in Philippines. President Eisenhower and Mrs Eisenhower are greeted by Admiral Griffin and Captain Maurer aboard the ship. The President speaks to two naval officers. A plaque on quarter deck reads "United States 7th Fleet, Flagship USS Saint Paul'. A bouquet of flowers on a table in the wardroom. Picture of USS Saint Paul on the wall. A brochure of USS Saint Paul and Admiral Griffin's hat on table. A note reads 'Welcome aboard USS Saint Paul, Mr President'.
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