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U.S. President Eisenhower briefs press about his 2 1/2 week trip to nine countries during a press conference in Washington DC
U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower's 175th press conference in Washington DC, United States. Several correspondents from different nations arrive for the President's 175th press conference. Men prepare cameras mounted on tripod stands at the back of a hall. President Eisenhower with an official walks past the newsmen seated in the hall. The President makes an announcement of his two and a half weeks' trip starting from December 4, 1959. The newsmen taking notes. The President says that he would be visiting nine countries and would be making brief informal visits to Rome, Ankara, Karachi, Kabul and would be in New Delhi for the inauguration of the American Exhibit at the World Agricultural Fair on December 11. He says he will visit Tehran and Athens on his way to Paris for the Western Summit meeting. He gives details of the 3 main days. December 4 - when they would be developing legislative program for the coming year, December 11 - the beginning of the World Agricultural Fair, and December 19 - when he would be in Paris for a meeting. A newsman asks the President the purpose of this extensive visit. The President states the importance and need of being the first U.S. President to make an extensive visit to a strategic continent like Asia. He expresses his interest in visiting India and millions of people who are struggling to raise their standard of living. He says that he will visit Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and other nations on the way. The President further says that he hopes to build in that region of Asia and in many other parts, a better understanding of the United States. A correspondent asks the President whether Mrs. Eisenhower and his family members would be joining him for the visit. The President says that some of his family members would be joining him but may be not his wife.
King Mohammed Zahir Shah and Prime Minister Daoud Khan celebrate Eid in Afghanistan.
King Mohammed Zahir Shah of Afghanistan leaves the Arg Palace (G5GG+5MW, Akber, Afghanistan) in Kabul with cavalry marching behind him, for the celebration of Eid. King Mohammed Zahir Shah and Prime Minister Daoud Khan are welcomed by officials of the Cabinet and Parliament. The King and his Party proceed to the mosque. People gather to recall in their prayers. The Islamic crowd bows down to pray. Soldiers and people pay homage to their king by saluting and raising the flags. After prayer King Zahir Shah leaves in his car for the palace. Afghans embrace each other to mark the celebration of Eid. Children take a ride on a rustic hand-operated ferris wheel.
Afghan people and children celebrate Eid in Afghanistan.
Children take a ride on a merry-go-round during Eid celebration in Afghanistan. Group of people feast under a walnut tree. Cooks prepare barbecue on live charcoal. Musicians play 'Harmonium' and 'Tabla' . Afghan people dance as onlookers clap and cheer. Afghans take a leisure walk in the park. The Public Works Band in the park plays 'Gaiety in the Air' .
President Iskander Mirza arrives in Kabul and being greeted by King Mohammed Zahir Shah at the airport.
Iskander Mirza visits Kabul, Afghanistan during his tenure as the President of Pakistan. Pakistani President Iskander Mirza steps from an airplane. He is greeted by an Afghan military leader who introduces Mirza to King Mohammed Zahir Shah and other officials. President Mirza and the King shake hands. A military band plays as President Mirza reviews an Honor Guard. He shakes hands with dignitaries. Two children present flowers to the President. People milling about on the streets of Kabul. Exteriors of a mosque surrounded by trees. President Mirza visits the mosque with other officials and views a raised tomb there.