U.S. President John F Kennedy on a stage during his visit to Newport in Rhode Island. Presidential seal attached to front of stage. President walks to podium and addresses the crowd. He appoints Mr John A McCone to replace Mr Allen W Dulles as the head of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Photographers and cameraman are present in large numbers. President Kennedy leaves podium. Mr Dulles steps up to podium and delivers a speech. Kennedy poses with Mr Dulles and Mr McCone, leaves stage and walks behind the curtains.
U.S. Marine Honor Guard in dress uniform stands at attention on the ramp at Naval Air Station Quonset Point, Rhode Island, anticipating the arrival of President John F. Kennedy, and his party. They decide to reposition themselves, and march, at 'trail arms,' toward the camera. Many sailors and other naval personnel and families have turned out to see the President. They are lined up behind a rope across the ramp. Some children are seated on the ground. Camera focuses on some with closeups. Several members of a greeting party stand near steps positioned for placement against Air Force One, when it arrives. Governor John A. Notte, Jr. of Rhode Island strolls across the ramp to where State Rhode Island State Trooper, Robert F. Washburn Jr.(wearing number 18 on his uniform) and others, are standing around a table holding a large silver punch bowl. Trooper Washburn holds a matching silver goblet. A phalanx of photographers stands ready for the arrival. The presidential aircraft lands (It is Douglas VC-118A, serial number 53-3240). White smoke is seen off to the side, as the United States president's arrival is greeted with cannon salute.
Forward Air Controller (FAC) of U.S. 1st cavalry performs preflight checks of an O-1G aircraft at the An Khe Air Base in Vietnam. Pilot climbs in the cockpit and secures his gear. O-1G's engine starts. The aircraft is taxied to runway under direction of the FAC. The aircraft takes off.
Aerial views of a forested area in Vietnam. U.S. F-4C aircraft drops General Purpose (GP) and Napalm bombs on smoke markers fired by an O-1E aircraft. Heavy smoke rises from the explosions.
Aerial views of a truck convoy in Vietnam. The runway as seen from cabin of O-1E aircraft during take off at the An Khe Base, of the U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division, in Vietnam. O-1E pilot during flight. O-1E in low flight over jungle. (Vietnam War period).
Descriptions of various weapons. Russian 12.7mm heavy machine gun (DSHK) with effective range of 1000 meters in air and 3000 meters on ground. It can be used as an Anti aircraft gun or as a ground machine gun. A retractable wheeled tripod gives it mobility. American 50 Caliber machine guns equipped with Chinese designed mounts for ground fire. Chinese replicates of American 57mm and 75 mm recoilless rifles. 60mm mortars on American tripods. 7.62 mm heavy machine guns for ground fire.
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