Gymnasts demonstrate in Bad Kissingen, Germany. Gymnasts from England, France and Austria perform during a demonstration using a trampoline. The same jumping technique is used in diving from a high platform. A diver dives from a high diving platform.
Welcome and honor of American astronaut John Herschel Glenn Junior in Washington DC. John Glenn and his family in a motorcade drive from the White House to the United States Capitol. During his journey he waves at the civilians standing on the streets holding banners. They greet and cheer for him. Glenn arrives at the United States Capitol. Dignitaries give a standing ovation to him. He addresses the Joint Session of Congress. He calls for the recognition of his team who helped him in space and looks to a great future of exploration of other worlds. He says "as our knowledge of the universe in which we live increases, may God grant us the wisdom and guidance to use it wisely".
Activities at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel highlighting nuclear research under U.S. President Eisenhower's Atoms for Peace program. Visitors on the walks of the Institute. A large model of an atom sits on the grounds. The American and the Israeli flags flutter along with a flag depicting an atom. The entrance of the institute. Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion is visiting and converses with institute officials. One of them is Shimon Peres who is standing behind Ben-Gurion. They see researchers in a laboratory setting using scientific apparatus and equipment. A woman works with chemicals. A researcher injects a mouse with a hypodermic needle. A female subject is positioned at a measurement device with her neck as focus.
Opening scene shows Douglas MacArthur II, Counselor of the State Department, discussing a document with Assistant Secretary of State, James C. Hill. The document contains many signatures, and James Hill signs it, as well. Closeups of him and MacArthur looking directly at the camera. Closeup of the document. Scene shifts to exterior of the U.S. State Department building, as seen from Edward J Kelly Park, across 21st Street from the building. Opening scene shows Douglas MacArthur II, Counselor of the State Department, discussing a document with Assistant Secretary of State, James C. Hill. The document contains many signatures, and James Hill adds his signature to it. Closeups of him and MacArthur looking directly at the camera. Closeup of the document. Scene shifts to exterior of the U.S. State Department building, from Edward J Kelly Park, across 21st Street from the building. Bronze sculpture copy of Myron's Discobolus (Discus Thrower) is seen in the foreground.
Activities of U.S. soldiers and police in Heidelberg, Germany after World War II. A United States captain inspects baggage of civilians at a railroad station. United States Military Police checks license of a civilian driver of an Opel Super 6 on the streets. Trees in the background. U.S. soldiers frisk civilians on the streets. Women Army Corps (WAC) searches women.
Joseph T. McNarney delivers a speech in Germany. United States Army Air Force General Joseph T. McNarney seated at a desk speaks to the U.S. Forces and talks about the policies. He states that the Germans must realize their responsibility. The flags of the U.S. in the background in his office.
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