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).
At start of film, a U.S. Army officer is seen talking with some soldiers preparing to depart Tay Ninh airfield for Nui-Ba-Den mountain, Vietnam. Next, the troops head across the field to helicopters of the 187th Assault Helicopter Co. (the Crusaders), waiting on marsden matting pavement at the field. A line of helicopters with troops aboard and engines running. They take off sequentially in trail formation. (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).
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