Dr. Hugo Eckener (1868-1954) who commanded the German Zeppelin Hindenburg (LZ-129), describes the maiden voyage of the airship over the North Atlantic, and states his opinion that even in bad weather the Zeppelin would be able to successfully make regular transatlantic flights.
Reporters Len 0' Connor and Art Barriault interview the First Director of Peace Corps, Robert Sargent Shriver. On being asked whether the Peace Corps run into opposition with the government he clarifies that Peace Corps go to countries where the government invites them. Shriver reveals that the demand for Peace Corp volunteers has been on an increase. He also talks about the Peace Corps in Brazil, Dominican Republic, Chile, Venezuela and other American Republics. He states how the Peace Corps volunteers in Columbia lived in a simple manner but they still managed to keep their morale high.
Reporters Len O' Connor and Art Barriault interview the First Director of Peace Corps, Robert Sargent Shriver. Shriver states that the African are enthusiastic about joining the Peace Corps and register in large numbers to join the Corps. About the working styles of the Peace Corps he says that they try to anticipate a difficulty and overcome it well in time. He also quotes an example of a Nigerian girl and how in spite of the incident the number of Peace Corps volunteers in Nigeria is increasing.
Early political life of Franklin D Roosevelt. After becoming the Governor of New York, Franklin D Roosevelt along with his mother Sara Ann Delano Roosevelt,attended the New York State Fair,riding in an open car. A large number of people gather to greet them. Roosevelt eats a meal, with officials, at an outdoor restaurant.
Statement on Peace Time Universal Selective Service by American President Franklin D Roosevelt from White House in Washington DC, USA. President states that in the military service, Americans from all walks of life, rich and poor, country-bred and city raised, farmer, student, manual laborer and white collar worker, will learn to live side by side and to appreciate each other's dignity as American citizens. Universal service will provide wider distribution of tolerance and understanding to enjoy the blessings of peace.
U.S. Marine 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment, in combat advancing towards Naha in Okinawa, during World War 2. Marines in front line posts. Smoke rises from side of hill during active battle. Marines move across hillside in the background. Rockets hit on hills. Rocket truck fires, hill in the background. Carriages on rocket truck as rockets are fired. Rocket trucks firing on hills in the background. Tanks deployed in valley fire against Japanese enemy. Explosion on top of ridge. Marines run forward through valley. Tanks advance and fire. Tanks and troops move up. Marines carry wounded casualty under fire. Shell explosion on side of ridge. Marines and tank advance through valley. Machine gunner fires from top of ridge. Tracers fire into enemy positions on hill. Marine observes fire through binoculars. Another Marine looks through binoculars at fire. Marine radios from the front line. Machine gun crew. Plane diving to explosion. Slate at end of clip states date and shot details.
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