World heavyweight boxing champion Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali) is surrounded by fans and media after he refuses to take the oath of induction into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Photographers snapping photos. View of protesters holding up signs as they demonstrate. One sign reads, "Mohammed, your fight is in the ring."
U.S. President Lyndon B Johnson speaks at the National Legislative Conference in San Antonio. He talks about the U.S. proposal for peace in Vietnam. He expresses the desire to negotiate with the Democratic Republic of Vietnam Ho Chi Minh and other Chiefs of States. He is prepared to send Secretary Rush to meet Vietnamese officials. Conference attendees seated during the speech. He states Hanoi's refusal of the peace offer, as a result of which the war in Vietnam continues.
Sky raiders attack in San Antonio. Pilots stand in a field. Douglas O-2's in flight and bombs explode around obsolete Curtiss. Smoke in the field due to bombardment.
U.S. Representative from the Republic of California, R.K. Dornan speaks during a conservative-led meeting against the equal rights for women initiatives. Banner behind the stage reads ' From U.S. To The President And Congress' He strictly condemns the sexual right proposal and the abortion rights proposal (reproductive rights proposal) passed at the National Women's Conference in the presence of various prominent American women.
U.S. Army cavalry troops on horseback and horse drawn carriages, during training exercises prior to participation in the Punitive Expedition in Mexico under leadership of General Funston. Troops fire rifles from bushes during exercises.
Opening is drawing of a tiger and film title: "A tiger is a man." closeup of USAF Aviation Cadet Colonel's shoulder board. Next he is seen from the back, as he speaks to an Air Force Officer. Sign reads: "Headquarters, USAF Preflight School, Lackland AFB." Cadets are seen in blue uniforms and white gloves., marching in area between their barracks. Views of barracks with glimpse of two cadets "marching tours" on a special path. An Air Force officer and several cadets on walkways between the barracks. Closeup of clock showing 4:30 (AM). View of cadets asleep in their bunks. Suddenly the lights go on, and they all rise. Closeup of cadets shaving., hurriedly. Another brushing his teeth. A cadet making his bed with tight military corners. One places his shoe partly under the bunk mattress to hold it while he shines it. Shoes being placed with care using a cardboard to assure the toes align perfectly. Cadets hurrying to a formation.
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