The activities of the U.S. 287th Military Police Company in Berlin, Germany. The patrol leaves the stable area and en route along the border area. The patrol at check point with a warning sign in the background: 'You are leaving the American sector'. The patrol rides away. A post across the border in the Russian sector from the check point denoting Communist propaganda. A man and a woman talk.
The activities of the U.S. 287th Military Police Company in Berlin, Germany. The patrol enters a wooded area along the border. They cross a bridge. Another warning sign along the Russian Zone border. The platoon at a halt as the Sergeant scans the area with binoculars. The patrol led by a dog crosses a bridge. The bridge has inscription: 'Leaving the American Sector'.
U.S. Air force Sergeant being interviewed in Berlin, Germany. Sergeant being interviewed beside Airlift Memorial. He is one of the few men stationed in Berlin. He was also stationed there during the Airlift. He is being questioned about the Allied airlift. He speaks about the activities of the air forces. He speaks about how the candies and food were dropped from the airplanes for the children of Berlin.
Airlift Memorial in Berlin, Germany. Trees in the area. A building in the background.
U.S. Secretary of the Army Wilber M. Brucker in Waldsassen, Germany. He visits the border site. Sec Brucker and other officials watching the demonstration at border. Secretary Brucker looking at a police dog being held by a German soldier. A sketch of what is being observed on a board. Helicopter arrives with the secretary. Secretary Brucker and other officers watch the demonstration.
Sergeant Elvis Presley being interviewed in Friedberg, Germany. Cars arriving at the U.S. Army Ray barracks. A Volkswagen bus and Citroen are seen in front of building where press is gathered. Motion picture camera magazines and cameras labeled "CBS News" are carried into building by newsmen. Reporters gather around Elvis to interview him. Elvis Presley who served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and is now being released from the service. When asked about his experiences in the Army, Elvis notes that, "it is good to rough it, and put yourself to the test."
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