After showing several Russian signal intelligence sites, a map, centered on the North Pole, depicts numerous forms of communications facilities and antennas. An animated map depicts what it calls the world-wide communist communications intelligence (COMINT) threat, comprised of fixed sites, trawlers, airborne, submarine, and satellite platforms. Then several types of facilities are shown. The film narrator, a U.S. Air Force Colonel in short-sleeved summer uniform shirt, is then seen as he mentions diplomatic posts around the world that also serve as intelligence gathering sites. Aerial views, from overflying helicopter, of Washington, DC, and environs, including the Capitol, Federal buildings, and the Pentagon. Map showing Soviet Military Attache Office, Soviet school, Soviet Embassy, and the Pentagon, together with the telephone trunk lines serving them. Another map displays microwave links in the Washington area. View of the residence of the Russian Ambassador, at 1125 16th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. The radio antenna on the roof of the building. Images of "Krug" signal gathering sites, and map of their locations in the Soviet Union., Map of USSR communications intelligence threat in Asiatic-Alaskan area. Innocent-appearing fishing trawlers used by Soviets to intercept communications. A Soviet Tupolev Tu-95 aircraft, equipped for signal intelligence collection, is seen in flight. Closeup of the aircraft tail. Views from an aircraft flying around the Tu-95. Animated illustration of earth rotating in space and of satellites passing over it. Map of Cuban COMINT threat. Polar-centered map showing Chinese and North Korean communications intercept installations. U.S. intelligence aerial photograph of a site in China, across from Taiwan. Map of COMINT threat sites in Southeast Asia.
Recognition of Japanese Zero fighter plane and differences between a Zero and United States P-40 plane. An enactment shows a pilot Ronald Reagan understand the differences and similarities between the United states P-40 and Japanese Zero plane. He mistakingly fires at a P-40 and later attacks and shoots down a Zero plane. (World War II period).
Stationary ships and steamers at a port in the United States. Workers climb aboard the steamer John H Quick. Grain poured out of a huge pipe into a big container. Worker fills grain into a bucket and pours it into a bag. Workers sort grain with the help of shovels. Another steamer off shore. Machinery and equipment on a ship. Worker stands near pulleys on a ship. Man writes a notice stating departure of a ship. U.S. naval officer greets dignitaries and family members before boarding ship.
Community fallout shelters being stocked. Lorries and trucks on road carry supplies. View of Red Ball trucking line truck. Aerial, exterior view of United Nations Building in New York City. View inside United Nations building. United Nation Ambassador Stevenson asks the USSR delegate whether there are missile bases on Cuba. President Kennedy signs Quarantine order on what materials may be shipped to Cuba, to begin 10am on October 24, 1962. B-52 bombers take off, taking 24 hour missions. Interceptors and fighters take off. Views on aircraft carriers with fueling and takeoff operations on flight deck. Radar dishes and radio communications. U.S. battleship at sea. U.S. intercepts Soviet tanker and allows her to proceed. Reconnaissance aircraft over Cuba. Views of White House. SAC bombers and anti aircraft missiles on 5 to 15 minute alert to handle any critical situation. Interiors of control room inside the Headquarters of American Air Defense Command.
U.S. Army Signal Corps soldier working on U.S. Army Signal Corps radio set. Views of soldier talking on SCR (Signal Corps Radio) set. Aerial view of dense forest. View across coconut trees. Bits of wire covered with fungus shown. Moisture and fungus on Signal Corps Radio equipment, test instruments and leather case shown. View of Technical Bulletin booklets. Signal Corps soldier working with MKL/GSM kit for step by step processing of units. (World War II period).
After signing atom test ban, United States Secretary of State Dean Rusk meets with Chairman Nikita Khrushchev at the Russian leader's villa on the Black Sea. Rusk and Khrushchev with other dignitaries sitting around table holding a conference. Rusk and Khrushchev playing badminton in a recreation room after conference. Rusk in Bonn where he meets West German leaders and convinces them that they should sign the Treaty. Rusk with Western German leaders discussing. Cameramen taking pictures. Rusk before Senate Committee in USA to testify in favor of U.S. ratification.
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