U.S. President Dwight D Eisenhower tours USS Saint Paul (CA-73) at Manila Bay in Philippines. President Eisenhower and Mrs Eisenhower are greeted by Admiral Griffin and Captain Maurer aboard the ship. The President speaks to two naval officers. A plaque on quarter deck reads "United States 7th Fleet, Flagship USS Saint Paul'. A bouquet of flowers on a table in the wardroom. Picture of USS Saint Paul on the wall. A brochure of USS Saint Paul and Admiral Griffin's hat on table. A note reads 'Welcome aboard USS Saint Paul, Mr President'.
United States soldiers undergo stevedores training on the dummy ship,USS Dixie, at Fort Dix, New Jersey, during World War 2. Quartermasters practice cargo handling on the dummy ship. An officer briefs the crew before they begin the training. Soldiers raise long rods and secure chains. Trainers unload equipment from the dummy ship. Cargo transfered on platforms using a rope. A soldier gives hand signals while directing the cargo handling. Cargo lowered on the dock.
British Army tanks tested against various beach obstacles. British tanks move with a carpet roller device in front. They move against low wire firmly picketed on the beach area. The tanks open carpet rollers over wire. A British tank moves over thick wire fencing using the roller carpet device. Another tank follows the trail.
United States paratroopers undergo training at Fort Benning, Georgia. The soldiers take early training jumps with parachutes using special towers. The paratroopers descend on the ground with their parachutes.
U.S. Senator B Russell at Heidelberg, Germany. A sign board reads 'Usareur Headquarters'. Senator Russell accompanied by Colonel McNair and Lieutenant Colonel Hathaway leaves the headquarters at Heidelberg. They get into a car and drive off. A group arrives at Patrick Henry Village. They enter one of the buildings.
U.S. Senator B Russell at Wacom building in Heidelberg, Germany. The senator walks with two children. He shakes hands with a soldier and his wife, gets into car and drives off. The car pulls up in front of the Wacom building.
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