Twenty one American Nations gather in Punta Del Este, Uruguay to discuss about Communist Cuba. They discuss the actions to be taken about the hemispheric threat by Communist Cuba. People gather outside a building. Soldiers stand. Flags flying. Dignitaries and delegates discuss in the conference room. A man takes their photographs. Flags in the background.
A Spanish-speaking journalist reports on the developments of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. Words read "Cuba: Peligro Rojo" ("Cuba: Red Danger") beside the journalist. The journalist talks about the missile confrontation in Cuba inside a conference room of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Washington DC. The reporter reads from his report while holding a microphone. Nameplates bearing the names of countries from the Organization of American States such as Uruguay, Brazil, Costa Rica and Chile. The journalist reads from his report while a janitor cleans the conference room behind him. The journalist interviews a man who just arrived in the conference room. The man, a representative from the Organization of American States, talks about the ongoing Cuban Missile Crisis. The camera shows the seal of the Organization of American States in Spanish (“Organización de los Estados Americanos”).
Supervisor is seen speaking to workers at a construction site. Several men lean on shovels. Scene shifts to porch of a building displaying sign identifying it as belonging to the National Maritime Union of the CIO. Two men stand on the porch and a large American flag is displayed. In downtown area, a sign on a porch reads: "Comitelocal Union Republikana" (Local Union Republican Committee). A flag fluttering in the breeze contains words: "Pan-Tierra-Libertad." Glimpse of the Puerto Rico Capitol Building with American flag at front. View of Port of San Juan from airplane flying over waterfront. Another view, from the street, of the Capitol building. Glimpse of wooden ships in harbor. Sign on building reading: "Consulado del Uruguay."
President John F Kennedy arrives in his bubble limousine. President Kennedy, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, Lt. Gen. Howell M. Estes, Maj. Gen. Joseph J. Preston, Brig. Gen. Seth McKee, and Dr. Harold Brown at Minuteman silo. President Kennedy and official party watch Atlas 134D launch at Minuteman silo.23 March 1962.
Uruguay Military celebrates its 59th anniversary. Sign reads Escuela Militar. Uruguayan President Juan Jose de Amezaga arrives at the ceremony. Other dignitaries present at the anniversary are Director of Military Academy Colonel Toscano, Defense Minister Kampos, Army Inspector General Laguardia. Colonel Toscano delivers a speech during the event. Cadets are honored. Cadets parade at Military Academy in Montevideo, Uruguay.
United States President Franklin Roosevelt aboard the U.S. Navy Cruiser, USS Indianapolis (CA 35) on his return from Argentina. He waves to people from the ship. He hugs Uruguayan President Gabriel Terra on the ship. He visits President Terra in Montevideo, Uruguay. A parade passes on the street. A huge crowd gathers and welcomes U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt. The Columna de la Paz (Avenida 18 de Julio Plaza de Cagancha, Montevideo 11100 Uruguay) is seen in the background. Cars and motorbikes on street.