United States Senator Alben Barkley in his office. He addresses a press conference after being unanimously re-elected as Senate Majority Leader. ( Barkley had resigned as Majority Leader in protest over President Franklin D. Roosevelt's veto of a bill to raise wartime revenue.) His desk is filled with laudatory telegrams. Among others present is Senator Kenneth McKellar of Tennessee. The office is filled with note-taking members of the Press.
The famed B-17F, "Memphis Belle," seen during its June 1943 tour of the U.S. to promote War Bond sales, during World War 2. A group of onlookers watch as the Memphis Belle, piloted by Major Robert Morgan, flies only a few feet above the runway at an Air Base in the United States. (Several A-26 aircraft are seen parked on the field.) A civilian announcer stands on a bunting covered platform on the tarmac beside the runway.
A recruitment film of the U.S. Navy about interest of high school students in navy in the United States. Sailors aboard a swift boat. POV wake of swift boat. African-American sailor on swift boat talking into radio handset. Young African-American sailor interviewed regarding his Navy experience and travels. Seagulls in wake of swiftboat. Young sailors interviewed about joining the Navy. High School students debate joining the military. High School student Mike McGrill interviewed regarding his decision to join the Navy. High School students walking in hall of high school. Teacher at chalkboard during class. High School student Mike McGrill eating dinner with his family at home. Navy sailors at cafeteria mess hall food line. Navy sailors eating at cafeteria mess hall table and interviewed about Navy. Brief shots of 1970s dancing with a band in a bar. Young men playing football. Couple in sailboat at sunset.
A training film of the U.S. Navy in the United States. Facilities available at Navy Port Terminals like internal rail system, wide roads, huge warehouses, open storage spaces, motorized mobile cranes and gantry cranes. Rail cars go in a hangar. Mail packed and freight placed.
U.S. Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North testifies before a Joint Congressional Committee formed to investigate the Iran-Contra affair in the United States. Mr. John Nields, Chief Counsel for the House Select Committee of the Joint Committe, asks Lt. Col. North about the sales of arms in Iran. Senator Inouye, Joint Committee Chairman, addresses Lt. Col. North. Mr. Nields asks him several more questions to which Lt. Col North responds.
Republic of China (Taiwan)'s Prime Minister Tse Ven Soong (T.V. Soong) visits the United States. Mr. Soong arrives at Washington DC airport to meet U.S. President Harry S. Truman. Consolidated C-87 Liberator Express transport plane with nose art "Grandpappy" also bears a seal with an eagle and shield and Russian lettering at the top that is a symbol of good will between the Soviet Union and America, according to the narrator. Mr. T.V. Soong shakes hands with officials.
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