United States President Ronald Reagan in Berlin, Germany. President Reagan addresses members of the Berlin Garrison at Berlin Tempelhof Airport. In his speech, he questions why the Berlin wall exists, and jokes that he will put that question into a bottle and "throw it over the wall." Later, he visits Checkpoint Charlie and then speaks to a crowd of civilians in German at the Schloss Charlottenburg. Officials and the crowd applaud as he proclaims, 'Berlin is still Berlin.' Air Force One lands at Andrews Air Force Base. President Reagan and his wife Nancy disembark from the aircraft. He shakes hands with Vice President George H. W. Bush.
Naval crew training at the United States Naval Fleet Training Center in Charleston, South Carolina. In a mockup of a submarine compartment, an officer speaks into a microphone, while a sailor operates a periscope.
A film titled 'Churchill statue: Washington bronze honors statesman' shows Secretary of State, Dean Rusk outside the British embassy to unveil a 1500 pound bronze statue of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in Washington D.C, United States. People gather in large numbers to witness the ceremony. An honor guard was given by the combined forces, followed by Dean Rusk's address. Rusk then unveils the statute with 'Winston's famous victory gesture'.
Title card reads, "The United States Breaks Diplomatic Relations with Cuba." View of the United States Embassy building (55 Calzada, La Habana, Cuba) in Havana, Cuba. Crowds gathering outside the United States Embassy in Havana, Cuba. Family of African descent outside American Embassy. A woman of African descent holds her baby outside the United States Embassy. Two women in the American Embassy. A door in the American Embassy written in Spanish reads, "Aviso Cerrada-La Seccion De Visa Hoy" (Attention, Visa section closed today). Women leaving the American Embassy. A Catholic nun leaves the American Embassy. American citizens leave the United States Embassy. Staff load boxes into truck as Americans leave the United States embassy. Americans follow a man, with shades, outside United States Embassy. Americans board bus as they depart Havana. A Cuban female soldier guards the United States Embassy building.
United States Army tank pass by German civilians during World War 2. United States soldiers sit on top of rolling tank. German civilians, some with bicycles, watch United States soldiers in tank . United States soldier climbs on tank gun. German street sign, left sign points to “Eisleben-Halle”. United States tank, with soldiers on top, in Germany. German civilians watch United States tanks move past in a town in Germany. Sign in Germany says “Eisleben 16 km Halle 23 km”.
United States President John F. Kennedy addresses the United States Congress, appealing to increase the budget for defense and support for the space program. Congressmen clap upon the arrival of President Kennedy in the United States Capitol. Cameramen capturing videos of President Kennedy’s address using very long lenses. “These are extraordinary times. And we face an extraordinary challenge. Our strength as well as our convictions have imposed upon this nation the role of leader in freedom's cause.”, President Kennedy begins his speech. “I have not asked for a single program which did not cause one or all Americans some inconvenience, or some hardship, or some sacrifice. But they have responded and you in the Congress have responded to your duty--and I feel confident in asking today for a similar response to these new and larger demands. It is heartening to know, as I journey abroad, that our country is united in its commitment to freedom and is ready to do its duty” said President Kennedy, concluding his speech to the United States Congress.
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