Landmarks and monuments in Washington D.C. Aerial views of War College, the Jefferson Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and the United States Marine Corps (USMC) War Memorial depicting the Iwo Jima flag raising. The Lincoln Memorial with the Washington Monument in the background. The Capitol building in the far background, and the Main Navy Building and Munitions Buildings west of the National Mall (eight years before they were demolished in 1970....that area is now the site of Constitution Gardens and the Vietnam War Memorial.)
U.S. Marine Corps in the United States, performing drill maneuvers on the grounds of the US Marine Corps War Memorial (also called the Iwo Jima Memorial), in Arlington, Virginia, near Washington DC. The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performing complex drills. Spokesperson indicates that all members of the Platoon are veterans of the Vietnam War. The Marines standing in formation and performing soloists routine. People seated on the grassy ground in a roped off area. A man recording the event with a movie camera. The Marines standing at attention. An officer standing in front of the Marines performs drill movements with several spins of rifles. The crowd watching offers applause. Audience includes men, women, and children in 1970s clothing fashions. Senior navy officers watch the drill. The officer standing in front of the Marines gives a command and the U.S. Marine Corps band starts playing and marching. A large crowd watching the Marines' performance. The USMC band marching and the Marines holding rifles marching in formation. The Marine Corps War Memorial in view at dawn or dusk.
Bell Telephone television advertisement depicts the cost of telephone calls over years from 1915 to 1970. Pictures of streets and houses in Boston. Portrait of Alexander Graham Bell. The cost of telephone from 20.70 dollars in 1915 reduced to 70 cents in 1970. Rapid paced montage of images (some still and some motion) from 1915 to 1970. Poster reads 'Japan at War'. Man and woman dance. Missile launched from launch pad. Aircraft parked on runway. The cost of long distance telephone charges reduced over the years. Different types of telephones seen in 1970.
A hand reaching for a green, vintage 1970 corded Princess Telephone and dialing a number. View of the Wright brothers National Memorial in North Carolina. Wilbur Wright and Orville Wright written on the building. The Wright Brother's museum. View of a Wright flyer aircraft flight from roughly 1908. More views from the museum: Sign board under pole reads 'End of 4th Flight, time Distance and pilot: Wilbur'.
Italian ski troops stand near a truck displaying their flag of Green, White, and red, during 1970 NATO exercise "Arctic Express," in Norway. They are dressed in white arctic hooded coveralls and are offloading and preparing their equipment. The entire area is covered in deep snow. Closeup of one soldier clamping on his skis. A small Italian flag seen on his left shouder. He dons heavy white gloves.
A Norwegian (German-built) Leopard I tank in camouflage paint,and displaying the number, "21" on its turret, passes on a snow-packed road during maneuvers in NATO Exercise, "Arctic Express," Norway, 1970. It is followed by a US-built M-113 armored personnel carrier (APC) displaying "2C" on its side. Scene shifts to the APC heading uphill toward the camera. It pauses and then backs into a position. The Leopard tank also arrives and takes up a position. It rotates its turret. The APC is then seen maneuvering about in the vicinity and finally settling in a position. Camera focuses on a squad of NATO troops moving to new positions in the snow. One soldier, with an automatic rifle, stumbles as he rises from the snow. The squad, dressed in white outer gear,and carrying small arms, moves past the camera, and down the snowy hill.