German veterans at the United States Paratrooper School in Germany. Germen veterans being trained in the modern jump methods at the United States 11th Airborne Division Jump School. American instructors during the final examination. An aircraft in flight. The Veterans Paratroopers jumps off the aircraft and make an expert landing. Trainers being awarded certificates.
United States Open Golf Championship at Toledo, Ohio. Large crowd of spectators cheer the players at the golf course. Dick Mayer wins the United States Open Golf Championship against Emmett Cary Middlecoff. The winner holds a trophy.
The Registration Day at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Colin Kelly III, son of America's First Combat Hero during World War 2 enters the United States Military Academy (Colin Kelly Jr who was shot down in his B-17 three days following Pearl Harbor, after bombing the Japanese Cruiser Natori. He remained at the helm long enough to permit his crew to bail out. His own parachute did not open after his bail out). On the Registration Day officers inspect the new cadets. Colin gets the regulation hair cut. A tailor takes measurements. Officers inspect as the new cadets march past.
Jacqueline Kennedy joins astronaut John Glenn at water skiing in Hyanni, Massachusetts. The President of the United States John F Kennedy and his family at a holiday. The President is accompanied by his father, brother and children. The First Lady of the United States, Jacqueline Kennedy swims with astronaut John Glenn before they team to perform an aqua show. The family watches as Mrs Kennedy and Glenn go for water skiing.
United States Air Force officers at control of the Missile Titan in Denver, United States. Missile Titan in firing position at the Lowry Air Force Base. Sign reads “This is a NATIONAL DEFENSE AREA”. These missiles are housed in the underground city. The air force officers and men operate in the control room for the emergency launch of the missile. The underground silos protect the rockets with payloads.
Welcome and honor of American astronaut John Herschel Glenn Junior in Washington DC. John Glenn and his family in a motorcade drive from the White House to the United States Capitol. During his journey he waves at the civilians standing on the streets holding banners. They greet and cheer for him. Glenn arrives at the United States Capitol. Dignitaries give a standing ovation to him. He addresses the Joint Session of Congress. He calls for the recognition of his team who helped him in space and looks to a great future of exploration of other worlds. He says "as our knowledge of the universe in which we live increases, may God grant us the wisdom and guidance to use it wisely".
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