Young children of embassy diplomats of various countries give Yule greetings in Washington DC. The children dressed in their native dresses are seated on chairs. They sing a song on a stage and deliver their message of goodwill and friendship.
A crowd demonstrates in Havana, Cuba after the overthrow of dictator Fulgencio Batista. Fidel Castro in his stronghold with his unit. Men armed with rifles listen to Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro as he speaks. The first rebel forces of Castro enters city of Havana. A crowd marches on the streets of Havana. It demonstrates against reminders of the ousted regime by attacking parking meters, casinos and wealthy homes.
First Deputy Premier of the Soviet Union Anastas Mikoyan in New York. Anastas Mikoyan emerges from a plane followed by other officials. Mikoyan speaks to the press with the help of a translator. Mikoyan and the translator speak into microphones.
Davis Cup international tennis team competition between Australia and America in Brisbane, Australia. Spectators in the stands. American players include Ham Richardson and Alex Olmedo. The crowd cheers while watching the game. Olmedo is playing men's singles against Australian Ashley Cooper. America wins the competition. An official presents bouquets to the players.
Christian A. Herter's swearing in ceremony at the White House, Washington DC. Exteriors of the White House. Interiors of the White House shows the ceremony witnessed by cabinet members, leaders of both parties and members of Mr. Herter's family. United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower extols the new Secretary of State as the best man for the job of Foreign Policy Chief. Cabinet members and leaders of both the parties congratulate and shake hands with Herter. Mrs. John Foster Dulles shakes hands with Herter. Newsmen record the event. The State Department employees cheer for Herter.
Fidel Castro is cheered by a large crowd in New York City. Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro arrives at New York's Penn Station (351 West 31st Street New York, NY 10001) and is greeted by some 20,000 cheering Spanish-speaking fans and supporters. Adoring crowds waving Cuban flags upon Castro’s arrival. Policemen control the crowd outside the station. Castro waves towards the cheering crowd at Penn Station. Castro crosses the street to the Statler Hilton (now the Hotel Pennsylvania).