A navy training program in the U.S. teaches sailors different methods of attack and counterattack. Two sailors demonstrate the offensive wrist lock. One of the sailors strangles the second with his right hand. The second sailor grabs the wrist of the attacker in such a way that his thumbs are on the back of the palm and fingers are on the wrist of the attacker. The attacker falls on the ground with the sailor still holding his wrist. The sailor kicks the attacker in the groin area and takes out his pistol from the holster. Next they demonstrate reverse wrist lock. The attacker advances with his right hand outstretched. The sailor uses his left hand to secure the upper arm of the attacker and bends his wrist with his own right hand. He twists the arm of the attacker. They demonstrate double wrist lock. The attacker tries to grab the knees of the sailor who passes his left arm below the left elbow of the attacker. He grabs the wrist of the attacker with his right arm and bends his arm. Both of them fall down. (World War II period).
A navy training program in the U.S. teaches the sailors methods of attack and counterattack of hand to hand combat. Two sailors demonstrate prone defense against kicks using the leg scissors method. One of the sailors advances to kick another who lies on the ground. As he comes closer the prone sailor swings his leg, locks his leg behind the attacker's knee causing him to topple over. He then rolls up on the assailant and uses his body pressure to control him. (World War II period).
Vice President Alben Barkley and members of Congress, including Senator J William Fulbright of Arkansas, pose by the DC-6 Presidential aircraft, the "Independence." Vice President Barkley takes off his hat and waves. Closeup of Senator Fulbright. An officer stands nearby. Members of the party wave their hats as they board the aircraft, which then taxis out for takeoff.
Former President Eisenhower honored at a ceremony in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Former President Eisenhower in a car. Crowds line the streets. A cameraman takes photographs of the event. President Eisenhower is given a gift. He addresses the people.
First public test flight of a vertical takeoff plane of the U.S. Army in California. People near a vertical takeoff plane. The pilot, Lou Everett, enters the plane. Close view of the wings of the plane. The plane rises vertically in the air and then flies away. People look as smoke rises from the distance where the plane has crashed. A rescue truck moves towards it. Wreckage of the crashed plane.
Testing of a new method to evacuate patients in a hurry in case of a fire. Exterior of a California hospital. A truck and men outside the hospital. A fire proof canvas chute extends from the ground to the fourth floor window. Patients slide down the chute. (World War II period).
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