U.S. President Lyndon B.Johnson takes new responsibilities as the President in an atmosphere of grief in the U.S. The House of Representatives chamber. President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks, addressing lawmakers five days after the assassination death of President John F. Kennedy. Excerpts from President Johnson's speech, including his opening statement, "All I have I would have given gladly, not to be standing here today. The greatest leader of our time has been struck down by the foulest deed of our time. No words are sad enough to express our sense of loss. No words are strong enough to express our determination to continue the forward thrust of America that he began." He expresses his dedication to the pursuit of the policies of former President John F. Kennedy, including space exploration, Peace Corps, education, jobs, care for the elderly, and civil rights. He stresses his experience and qualifications for the Presidency. Elevated exterior view of the U.S. Capitol, with the Washington Monument in the foreground. Brief scene of marchers during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. A United States missile launching, side view of U.S. Navy sailors marching in a parade. Two Asian boys enjoying a drink from cups.
Honor Guard of UN troops from various nations stand at entrance to the so-called "Peace Pagoda," where negotiations were conducted to end the Korean conflict. U.S. Military Police Officers escort Major General George G. Finch, USAF, Chief negotiator for the U.S. followed by MP officers escorting Lieutenant General, William K. Harrison, Jr. United States Army, Senior Delegate, United Nations Command Delegation, who would sign the truce documents. Separate sequence shows U.S. Army MPs and U.S. Navy Shore Patrol (SP) patrolling streets in Beirut Lebanon, in 1958. MPs talk with a local policeman and point to a map of the Town of Beirut, posted on a wall
The anniversary of the D-Day at Utah Beach in Normandy, France during World War II. Monument to U.S. Army's 1st Brigade of Engineers. A soldier stands at attention at the side of the monument. The U.S. flag flutters in the background. A band plays musical instruments during a ceremony. The U.S. is represented by Brigadier General Egmont F. Koenig and France by General Paul Le Gentilhomme. The two Generals salute. The Generals and party review the troops. The French General awards the Croix de Guerre with palm to 1st, 5th and 6th U.S. Army Engineers.
The anniversary of the D-Day at Utah Beach in Normandy, France during World War II. Soldiers stand at attention with rifles. Officers salute in front of them. A large crowd attends the ceremony (anniversary of the D-Day). Allied soldiers, representatives of the U.S. and France salute. The U.S. and French flags at masts in the background. The soldiers stand at attention. A soldier holds the U.S. flag. A French General greets the soldiers. View of a soldier and his badges. Wreaths are placed at the foot of the D-Day Monument to U.S. Army's 1st Brigade of Engineers. Photographers take photos. A large crowd of generals, representatives and civilians attend the ceremony and applaud.
20th anniversary of U.S. Navy Sixth Fleet aboard USS Independence (CVA-62) in the Mediterranean Sea. U.S. Navy Sixth Fleet Commander Vice Admiral William I. Martin, welcoming official guests upon their arrival on the flight deck of the USS Independence (CVA-62). Vice Admiral Martin chats with Rear Admiral L.R. Geis, Commander Carrier Division Four on the flight deck. An aircraft parked in the background. PH unit is seen in foreground. The island in the background. Sideboys standing in the background at attention. Vice Admiral Martin interviewed on the flight deck. Vice Admiral Martin and Rear Admiral Geis standing on the flight deck. Vice Admiral Martin is interviewed by a reporter and holding a mike. The aircraft in the background. The reporter completes his interview and walks off. Vice Admiral Martin and Rear Admiral Geis pass over the flight deck. Rear Admiral Geis standing in the mid background. A part of the flight deck crane (utility crane) seen overhead. Rear Admiral Geis and Vice Admiral Martin standing on the flight deck with the U.S. Navy missile destroyer USS Barney (DDG-6) seen along side. View of the USS Barney. The USS Barney along side USS Independence. U.S. Navy ASROC (for Anti-Submarine ROCket) Launcher in the mid deck area, training around. A radar antenna in motion on the USS Barney. The port bow of USS Barney. Tillie crane hook hangs. The USS Barney, begins to move out from the side of USS Independence. The tail of a KA-3B aircraft in view.
Battle of Midway in the Pacific Ocean during World War 2.Opening scene shows fires burning and destruction on Midway Island while Japanese bombers are attacking. U.S. marines firing machine guns and antiaircraft guns, creating numerous black flak clouds among attacking Japanese aircraft. A burning aircraft descending to crash in the sea. Japanese bombs bursting nearby and Marines in a jeep driving past burning aircraft. More bombs exploding. A Marine medical corpsman wearing a Red Cross armband. A Japanese plane streaks low across the sky and a drops a bomb that explodes raising a huge cloud of black smoke from a petroleum fire on the ground. Camera focuses on the huge flames and smoke rising from the oil fire. Closeup of Marine firing heavy machine gun. A Japanese aircraft is struck and the sound of a failing engine is heard. Fire and smoke is everywhere. Next, the sound of a falling aircraft intensifies and a Japanese plane is seen crashing with a huge explosion. Closeup of a burning wing from the aircraft with Red ball insignia visible. Scene shifts to the sea, where American aircraft are flying cover over U.S. warships maneuvering below. View from a U.S. warplane taking off from an aircraft carrier. A loose formation of Douglas SBD Dauntless aircraft in flight above clouds. Aerial closeups of some in the formation, including one showing pilot in front cockpit and gunner in the rear. Next, Navy F4F Wildcat and Douglas Dauntless aircraft are seen being launched from a Carrier, where sailors are firing 1.1" quad AA guns, creating numerous black flak clouds in the sky. A 5-inch gun creates a huge ball of fire as it fires. More shots of quad AA guns and 5-inch guns firing, as aircraft continue to launch from carriers. Brief view of the U.S. aircraft carrier, USS Yorktown (CV-5) obscured by smoke from Japanese bombs hitting her boiler. The Japanese aircraft veering away from it after their attack. More views of anti aircraft guns firing from the camera ship (an aircraft carrier) and of Japanese aircraft attacking. Another brief glimpse of the USS Yorktown clouded by smoke. Sound of an airplane crashing into the sea and glimpse of pleased American Navy officers and sailors. More glimpses of the Yorktown billowing black smoke.
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