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Adenauer And De Gaulle Meet
Adenauer And De Gaulle Meet General Charles de Gaulle of France meets with Chancellor Konrad Adenauer of West Germany on their common needs for economic betterment and mutual defense. Military soldiers hold rifles.
Lyndon Johnson In India
Lyndon Johnson In India Vice-President Lyndon Johnson with Mrs. Johnson ends his southeast Asian tour with a visit to India where he is warmly greeted by Prime Minister Nehru, and India s Vice-President, as he expresses United States concern with the country's economic progress. Indian soldiers with rifles? GV Presidential Palace. Later he pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the shrine of the famed leader.
'Carry Back' Wins Again!
'Carry Back' Wins Again! Winner of Derby Cops Preakness - Crowds. Horses running out of gate. Man in hat looking through binoculars. Race. Man in crowd is disappointed by race. Jockey on horse with floral blanket, winners circle. Horserace.
President Asks More Money For Defense, Space
President Asks More Money For Defense, Space President Kennedy addresses a joint session of Congress and calls on them to appropriate more money - 7 to 9 billions- to send a man to the moon. He also wants increased foreign aid, stronger civil defense, and an even stronger military. GV of Congress in session. Cameras with telephoto lens. Kennedy at podium with Johnson and Speaker of the House seated behind him.
Johnson Returns From Far East
Johnson Returns From Far East Vice-President Johnson returns from a 2-week tour of Southeast Asia and reports to the President on his trip as Mr. Kennedy was preparing his speech to Congress.
Queen Consecrates Cathedral
Queen Consecrates Cathedral The first Anglican Cathedral to be built in 500 years is consecrated at Guildford, England. The royal family is on hand as the great gothic structure is blessed. Queen and royals follow in procession, including Prince Philip, Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones ? Stained glass window. Doors opened and priests enter cathedral. Bishop and Queen sign official register. Trumpeters lined up, play fanfare.
Ben-Gurion In Canada
Ben Gurion In Canada Israeli Premier David Ben-Gurion is welcomed to Canada by Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. He hopes to improve his country's balance of trade there and then will meet President Kennedy in New York. Arab protestors.
SILENT WINGS - Glider School Train Pilots
SILENT WINGS - Glider School Train Pilots Glider taking off in mountainous area. Glider in flight. Tracking shot from glider. Glider looping. Ends abruptly.
Twenty-five Years Ago
Twenty-five Years Ago Arlington National Cemetery. President Franklin D. Roosevelt leads rites at the tomb of the unknowns, with General Pershing. Old veterans look on. Military soldiers present rifles and stand at attention in front on the tomb where a wreath has been placed. It was an election year and Alf Landon and Frank Knox ran on the Republican ticket, only to be snowed down by Roosevelt. Convention material. Picture of candidate. The Latest Marvel in Communications was facsimile transmission by radio - a fore-runner of our modern world wide system. RCA Radiogram. Before most grade crossings were eliminated, this barrier from a pit to stop cars was tested extensively. Side street with cars driving toward camera. Train. Automatic R.R. Barrier sign. Barrier raised from street. Car coming up to tracks, is pushed back by barrier. Train passing by. Barrier turns back flat. Air conditioning was the coming Industry and this inventor came up with the air-conditioned suit. He never got rich.... Tubes across his back are attached to pumps on shoes, that push air as he walks. CU shoes attached to device. Man walking down street.
Acclaim For Kennedy On Peace Trip
Acclaim For Kennedy On Peace Trip President Kennedy makes his debut on the international scene as he arrives in Paris and is greeted by President Charles De Gaulle. His talks with the French president precede those with Soviet Premier Khrushchev in Vienna. The two leaders of the two great western powers come to a quick agreement- a full defense of Berlin against Communist encroachment. Jackie exits plane behind the president. Arch de Triumph. Units of the Republican guard escort the cortege. Crowds of spectators line streets. Kennedy and De Gaulle walk up steps, followed by Mrs. Kennedy and another woman (Mrs. DeGaulle ?). Kennedy and De Gaulle seated.
Trujillo Killed; Army In Power
Trujillo Killed; Army In Power "A bloody dictatorship of 31 years comes to an end as assassins' bullets end the regime of Rafael Trujillo, strong man of the Dominican Republic. He lived by the gun during his terror-ridden rule and he died by the gun". Newsreel on the assassination of Rafael Trujillo: MS's of Trujillo at various social events; MS's brother Hector Trujillo. Exterior of Government building?
500-mile Race Won By Foyt In Record Time
500-mile Race Won By Foyt In Record Time A crowd of 200,000 sees 33 starters get away in the golden anniversary running of the Indianapolis speedway classic. Balloons released at start of race. A five-car pile-up slows the race after the first hour, but no one is injured. A.J. Foyt of Houston, Texas, wins the richest race ever run on the brick and asphalt track. Kisses woman.
250,000 See Outsider Win Epsom Derby
250,000 See Outsider Win Epsom Derby The Queen mother and Queen Elizabeth head the crowd at Epsom downs for the 182nd running of the Epsom Derby. Net is pulled up and horses start off. It's a nip and tuck race all the way to the wire when 99 to 1 outsider, Psidium, comes from nowhere to pass the tiring leaders and chalk up a thrilling win. Queen looking at program. Horse gets spooked going into winners circle, kicks up back legs, jockey jumps down off of horse.
London Meetings End Kennedy's European Trip
London Meetings End Kennedy's European Trip Premier Khrushchev and President Kennedy conclude their series of talks in Vienna before the President flies on to London for the climax of his European tour. The President and Mr. Khrushchev solve few problems, but they do get U.S.-Russian relations on a high diplomatic plane once more. In London where Mr. Kennedy will brief Prime Minister Macmillan on his talks with Khrushchev and President Kennedy." MS's Nikita Khrushchev arriving in London via train; MS's suits & children greeting him. Little girls hold bouquets of flowers. LS John F. Kennedy arriving via Air Force One. MS's JFK & Khrushchev meeting, shaking hands; press snaps shots. Posters say "give em hell jack". Presidential seal. MS's & LS's John and Jackie Kennedy arriving in London, where they are greeted by Prime Minister Macmillan. MS Macmillan giving a speech welcoming the President. Little girls with bouquets. Man using movie camera?
DICTATORS END - Trujillo Is Buried
DICTATORS END - Trujillo Is Buried As Dominican dictator Trujillo is buried before thousands of weeping mourners, the scramble for power is on, with his son Rafael, the current front runner to grab the country for himself. Flag at half mast. Weeping women.
New Nation: South Africa Celebrates
New Nation: South Africa Celebrates South Africa joins the legion of free nations as she becomes the Republic of South Africa. Her governor-general becomes President as she breaks away from the British commonwealth of nations. Country Shield.
New Officers Commissioned
New Officers Commissioned Vice-president Lyndon Johnson addresses 534 cadets who graduate from the military academy at West Point. He exhorts them to battle for human rights as they all become second lieutenants. West Point Graduation ceremony. Vice-President Johnson speaks at podium, with American flag hung behind him. Graduates receiving diplomas. Graduates tossing hats after ceremony. At Annapolis, graduating midshipmen are addressed by an old navy man- President John F. Kennedy. President Kennedy speaks at ceremony. Tossing their hats after three cheers. He tells the 784 new ensigns that he rose from his naval rank to commander in chief by skirting a navy rule.
Atlas Explodes On Launching Pad
Atlas Explodes On Launching Pad An advanced-type atlas explodes on its launching pad at vandenberg air force base in California. Being launched from a new type underground pad it explodes spectacularly, a multi-million dollar loss in our space program. Massive explosion, flames fill screen.
'Romanoff And Juliet' Premiere
'Romanoff And Juliet' Premiere There's a gala international world premiere of the new universal-international picture 'Romanoff and Juliet' in New York with many members of united nations delegates among the guests. Marquee Sign reads: 'Romanoff and Juliet' World Premiere. Peter Ustinoff in 'Romanoff and Juliet'. Fanny Hearst ? Press photographers. John Gavin ? and wife. Carol Channing, and (author) novelist.... , John Gavin and Merna Loyd ?
International Motorboat Classic
International Motorboat Classic Speed boat kings from a half a dozen European countries compete in Germany for the racing crown. You must have water in your blood to compete in this----preferably ice water! Man raises binoculars to his eyes, has naval officers hat on.
European Finals
European Finals Gymnasts from 17 countries, 33 in all, compete for the European cup and its the soviet entrant that shows them all as she walks off with a graceful exhibition of skill on the bars. She's tops- bar none! Woman on uneven bars does routine. Arena crowd clapping. Soviet gymnast accepting trophy and bouquet.
ROYAL PAGEANT - Queen Reviews Color Guard
ROYAL PAGEANT - Queen Reviews Color Guard Colorful pomp for a royal wedding. Scots, Irish and coldstream guards take part in 'trooping the colors' for Queen Elizabeth on her 'official birthday'. She was 35 in April, but celebrates her national day in June and all of the centuries-old color and tradition of the monarch's birthday celebration is vividly caught by the cameras. LS Queen Mum watching from balcony. Queen Elizabeth saluting. Troops marching, band marching and playing.
President Returns To Washington
President Returns To Washington NEWS IN BRIEF - Air Force One taxing. Forklift wheeled in to assist President Kennedy who arrives back in Washington after a week-end of rest at Palm Beach, using crutches. An old injury was aggravated in May, but now his press secretary says he is improving. Later he meets with Premier Fanfani of Italy, and Vice-President Johnson. Man using handheld movie camera. Exterior of White House.
Mrs. Kennedy On Vacation
Mrs. Kennedy On Vacation Mrs. John F. Kennedy conquers Greece as she conquered Europe as she tours on a vacation and witnesses ancient Greek drama. Pleasure Boat sailing past dock with 2 men standing on peer. People waving hand held flags, Greek and American flags. Mrs. Kennedy walking on dock. later attends traditional ceremony. Mrs. Kennedy seated in stadium seats.