The opening of the Grand Ole Opry house in Nashville, Tennessee. U.S. President Richard Nixon present with his wife at the ceremony. Nixon addresses the people. He talks about the American music. He states that the country music has a magnificent appeal all across the country. He talks about some of the Hollywood stars, singing some of the more modern music that is hard to understand. He also talks about some of the men who served the United States in Vietnam and were prisoners of war. They were being entertained at the White House. They had been in prison for more than 6 years. He further states that the American music talks about family, it talks about religion, the faith in God that is very important to the country and particularly to the family life. He says that the country music radiates a love of the Nation, patriotism. People applaud as he ends his speech.
During the Vietnam War, airmen are seen lifting a Night Observation Device (NOD) or Starlite Scope, into an AC-130 Gunship. Closeup of airman's hand fastening cable connection and sleeve, to install it. Views of two airmen connecting additional cables as part of the installation. One of the airmen seated at the controls rotates the unit around and checks its vertical motions. He tightens two connections and then steps away from the unit.
A U.S. bomber at U-Tapao Air Base in Thailand during the Vietnam War. The engines of a United States Air Force B-52D Stratofortress bomber start in a revetment. A man carries ammunition on a trailer.
U.S. bombers at U-Tapao Air Base in Thailand during the Vietnam War. United States Air Force B-52D Stratofortress bombers take off. The airplanes in flight. They release smoke trails while in flight.
U.S. bombers at U-Tapao Air Base in Thailand during the Vietnam War. United States Air Force B-52D Stratofortress bombers take off. The B-52Ds take off from the air base at night.
U.S. bombers at U-Tapao Air Base in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Bombardment on a field. Smoke due to bombing. United States Air Force B-52D Stratofortress bombers taxi on the air base. Camouflaged B-52D taxiing.