Recording messages at the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Headquarters in Washington DC during World War 2. Two cryptographers seated at a desk in the laboratory. Stacks of books in the background. An alphabet roll on the desk. One cryptographer uses grids to decode a letter. The other records the decoded message. The first cryptographer holds up the grid. The coded letter. He places the grid onto the letter.
Cuban Leader Colonel Fulgencio Batista in Washington DC, United States. Colonel Batista also known as 'Iron Man' arrives with his wife for a good will mission in Washington DC. Close views of Batista and his wife. Scene from Fort Myer where he reviews United States cavalry and field artillery regiments with U.S. General Malin Craig.
U.S. Navy F9F Panther jet aircraft of Fighter Squadrons VF-51 and VF-52, parked with wings folded, on flight deck of the aircraft carrier, USS Valley Forge (CV-45), during Korean War. Some of the aircraft are being towed. All display the "S" tail codes of Carrier Group 5 (CVG-5). Pilots seated inside cockpits of the aircraft. One of the aircraft taxis and takes off from the flight deck. Two aircraft are catapulted from the ship.
Vought F4U-4B aircraft, of U.S. Navy Fighter Squadron VF-114, Carrier Air Group Eleven (CVG-11), take off from the aircraft carrier USS Philippine Sea (CV-47) during the Korean War. F4U form up and proceed to attack enemy ground targets. Pilots seated in the cockpit. Gun camera footage shows their attack, bombing and strafing bridges, roads, waterways, railroads, trucks, locomotives, etc. One strike produces a huge dense black cloud of smoke. They employ bombs, rockets and strafing gunfire.
Three U.S. warships of the Atlantic Squadron's Cruiser Division 7, Commanded by Admiral Husband E. Kimmel, are seen making way through extremely rough seas off the Patagonian coast approaching Cape Horn. The Cruisers are sister ships: USS Tuscaloosa (CA-37), USS Quincy (CA-39) and Admiral Kimmel's Flagship, the USS San Francisco (CA-38). The Cruisers have slowed to 16 knots (from their usual 31K) due to the heavy seas. Waves are seen breaking over them as their bows plunge deep into the sea. The Tuscaloosa signals to the Flagship via blinker, that she is sustaining damage, including some loose plates. (Admiral Kimmel reportedly ordered all ships to further reduce speed to 10 knots.) Note: The footage was shot by cameraman lashed to bridge of the USS San Francisco.
U.S. President Dwight D Eisenhower aboard USS Saint Paul (CA-73) at Manila Bay in Philippines. President Eisenhower and Captain J. H. Maurer stand on the ship deck. The President looks at the guns on the ship. He speaks with other officers aboard USS Saint Paul. The President fires a rifle along with Captain Maurer and Admiral C D Griffin, Commanding Officer, 7th Fleet. The President takes a tour of the ship along with Captain Maurer. United States Marines helicopter lands on the ship deck. Officials disembark from it.
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