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United States Army Parachute Team demonstrates sky diving techniques
Portion of film titled: 'The Big Picture' about the U.S. Army Parachute Team. Captain James M. Perry, Commander of the team, explains that, as an Agency of the Continental Army Command, the Team represents the Army in Sports Parachute Competition (AKA Skydiving). He talks about the achievements of U.S. Army parachute team. He states that the team has represented the country in International Sports Parachute competitions. He discusses history of the parachute, showing a model of earliest parachute design attributed to Leonardo Da Vinci, noting it was never tested. At a blackboard, he points out illustration of a parachute used successfully by French balloonist, Andre Jacques Garnerin in 1797. He notes that Benjamin Franklin witnessed that event and was influenced to conceive the idea of its military use. Change of scene shows Captain Perry reviewing the members of the Army Parachute Team on the tarmac in front of a C-123 aircraft, which they then board by way of the rear cargo ramp. View of the team inside the aircraft cabin. At altitude, team members exit via the rear cargo door and sky dive toward earth. They execute maneuvers, including some in formation while in free-fall. Smoke seen from smoke grenades as they descend. The team members open their chutes at just above the 2200 foot altitude, and maneuver their checkered chutes to precise landings.
President Dwight D Eisenhower renews his open sky plans in the U.S. and offers to give American photo planes to the UN.
U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower renews his open sky plans in the United States. The President meets dignitaries from the United Nations. He shows them photographs taken from 13 miles height. He offers to give American photo planes to the UN if his plan is adopted. He addresses the nation and calls on Russia to resume business like talks. A cameraman records the event.
Processing of recycled metal for war effort in United States. Views of largest aluminum plant in the world (WW2)
Processing of war materiel from scrap in the United States. Tin cans saved in scrap metal being loaded onto railroad trains. The train carries the collected metal to processing plants. Exterior view of the largest aluminum plant in the world during World War II. U.S. Navy sailors host a flag outside the plant. People watch the flag hoisting ceremony. Interior of the aluminum plant with war production workers busy. Aluminum is created and rolled out into thin sheets for use in war equipment manufacture, including aircraft bodies, wings, and engines.
Lyndon B. Johnson becomes the new President of the United States after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Assassination of United States President John Fitzgerald Kennedy in Dallas, Texas. Brief shot of Air Force One aircraft on runway before taking off from Love Field in Dallas Texas, carrying the body of the President to Washington DC. Still image of Lyndon Baines Johnson taking the oath of office en route back to Washington, as he becomes the new President of the United States. Air Force One taking off from Love Field in Dallas. View of Air Force One parked at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Pallbearers and other attendants take out the casket from the airplane and place it in a hearse. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy follows, holding the hand of Robert Kennedy, and they are assisted down from the lift to the ground. Mrs. Kennedy moves up to enter the hearse carrying the President's body. Brief view of mourners and people gathered behind fences at the airport. President Johnson and his wife debark from Air Force One. The President addresses the people through a microphone. He speaks about the sudden death of former President Kennedy and states that he will do his best for the country. Exterior of the White House at night. President Johnson and his wife debark from a helicopter at the White House. People gather near the White House to greet the new President. View through a White House window of President Johnson and advisors meeting that night.
Midshipmen seated in a stadium watch the Army Navy football game in the United States.
The Army Navy football game in the United States. Midshipmen in the stadium. They watch the match. The flag of the U.S. on a flag pole in the background.
President Harry Truman seated with his wife in the stands during the Army Navy football game in the United States.
The Army Navy football game in the United States. A high altitude view of a crowded stadium. A referee instructs an army man and a navy man. A float with the figure of a donkey passes by the stadium. U.S. President Harry Truman seated with his wife in the stands. The President flips a coin for the teams.
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