President of United States Richard M Nixon's address to the nation from White House, Washington DC. He speaks about the cease fire agreement reached between North Vietnam and the United States. President Nixon delivers his "Peace with honor" speech about the cease fire in Vietnam. He speaks about the developments in Paris Peace Talks to end the Vietnam War. Nixon details the schedule of ceasefire and withdrawal of American Forces from Vietnam. Nixon admires the courage and sacrifice of the people of South Vietnam. He admires the U.S. soldiers, Prisoners of War and their relatives. (Vietnam War period).
Soldiers of the Fourth Infantry Division of the U.S. Army undergo indoctrination course in grenade handling at Camp Enari in Vietnam. The instructor explains to the soldiers the proper handling of a grenade. The instructor throws a grenade. Smoke arises as the grenade hits the ground. The soldiers throw explosives and grenades. (Vietnam War period).
United States Marines with bullet proof vests and helmets adjust range on 105 mm Howitzer at Khe Sanh, Vietnam. Platoon leader 1st Lieutenant David Pearce of Rochester, stands atop ammunition crates aiming circle to lay C battery. United States soldiers lift sandbags. Number of parachutes descends. (Vietnam War period).
United States Marines set up 81 mm Mortar near sandbags at Khe Sanh, Vietnam. Marines seated atop a wall of sandbags writes on a piece of paper. Group of soldiers dig with spade and fill sandbags in a dirt area. (Vietnam War period).
United States Marines stand in reinforced trench line; fire .38 caliber pistol and M-16 rifle at Khe Sanh, Vietnam. Two Marines soldiers converse with each other. KC-130F aircraft in flight. The aircraft drops supplies with the help of parachutes. CH46A Sea Knight helicopter flies overhead. Supplies being drooped by parachutes from a KC-130F aircraft. Marine soldiers in RFK-60 forklifts gather parachutes and supplies. Vehicles load supplies on to parked 6x6 trucks. (Vietnam War period).
Fire and black smoke rises from gas drums burning on far side of airstrip at Khe Sanh, Vietnam. View of damaged 6x6 truck and framework of jeep. RFK-60 Forklifts parked in dirt area. Two United States Marines soldiers dig trench line using pick and shovel. The other two soldiers watch. Wall of sandbags with flags fluttering on them. Marine soldier with the help of spade fill mud into sandbag. Marines moving sandbags, including African American marines. (Vietnam War period).