United States President Lyndon B. Johnson, President Ferdinand E. Marcos of the Philippines and their wives, Lady Bird Johnson and Imelda Marcos, in flight to Corregidor Island. Field trials of rice varieties developed at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), with Mount Makiling in the background. Field trial of the “Taichung Native 1 (TN1)” rice variety grown at IRRI. Farmers planting rice in paddy field. President Lyndon B. Johnson, President Ferdinand Marcos and others inspecting farmers transplanting the IR8-288-3 rice variety (popularly known as the “Milagrosa” or “Miracle Rice”) developed by IRRI scientists in the fields inside the IRRI compound. “One strain developed here has been called the “Miracle Rice”. I am glad to know that the institute is prepared to make these seeds available to all nations- to all nations- whatever their politics and ideology.” said President Johnson during his speech. President Johnson at the microphone speaking as Mrs. Marcos and Mrs. Lyndon Johnson stand by at International Rice Research Institute in Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines. Crowd listening. Aircrafts in flight. President Johnson arriving at a Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. President is followed by procession of cars. United States troops lined up holding American flags. Troops in attention and saluting President. Close view of United States Navy flag. President decorating troops. President shaking hands with troops. President decorating wounded soldiers lying on bed. (Vietnam War period).
Terrier Missile launched from the port battery aboard USS Constellation (CVA-64) at Yankee Station, off Vietnam, in the South China Sea, during the Vietnam War. Flight deck hand standing on flight deck looking towards port side waiting for the missile launches. Cloud of smoke appears as missile is launched. Missile heads to its target in sky. Streak of smoke arises from the missile. Flight deck personnel look towards port side waiting for next launch. CVA-64 and CAG-14 officers and men watch launch from flight deck. Personnel on flight deck. Port launcher after the missile launch. Blast doors are open.
Missile loading tests on the port battery aboard USS Constellation (CVA-64) at Yankee Station, off Vietnam, in the South China Sea, during Vietnam War. Terrier missile on the launcher. Launcher swings around to attack position. Forward section of missile. Missile ready for launch. Blast doors open on the missile house. Terrier missile slides back. Practice missile comes out onto the rail, blast door closes and launcher swings around. Terrier missile slides back in the missile house. Missile launch arm in view. Terrier missile slides on the launcher. Launcher swings around.
A moratorium march in Washington D.C., United States by pacifists and peace demonstrators against the Vietnam War. A banner reads 'A Calvinist for peace'. People march in Washington D.C. as they protest against American involvement in the Vietnam War and demand the end of the war. People outside the White House. People on the top of an ambulance. The Washington Memorial in the background. People in lawns with the Lincoln Memorial in the background. Anti war demonstrators gather to protest against the war. Among famous performers seen are: folk singers Pete Seeger, and Peter, Paul and Mary. Coretta Scott King (widow of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) addresses the gathering. An artist being presented a memento. Activists address the gathering.
A moratorium march in Washington D.C by pacifists and anti-war demonstrators against the Vietnam War. A banner reads 'Impudent snobs for peace'. Demonstrators carrying American flags and wearing badges march at the rally to protest against United States involvement in the Vietnam War. One protestor carries North Vietnamese flag of National Front for the Liberation of the South. One person carries a flag with a dove on it. A banner reads 'Stop the trials'. Some protestors have hippie hair styles and clothing. A banner reads: "Bring all the troops home Now!" Many views of people on Constitution Avenue, between the Washington Monument and the Ellipse.
Captain Fincher, U.S. Army, instructing at the Infantry NCO candidate course,US Army Infantry School , Fort Benning, Georgia. The NCO candidates seated in front of the instructor. One of them stands. A Sergeant instructs candidates in handling of barbed wire and fortification of positions. A firing range in operation. Soldiers descending from a parked airplane, at Hang Khong, Vietnam. Sign reading: "Lightning, Mines Booby Traps and tunnel,Training Center". Instructor showing soldiers munitions. Sign reading: "Devil Weapons of the Viet Cong." Troops, suspended from taut line, crossing a river, and rappelling from a height. (Vietnam War period).
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