Convention-goers at the 1956 Republican National Convention cheer for presidential candidate, incumbent President Dwight D. Eisenhower, wife First Lady Mamie Eisenhower, son John Eisenhower and John's wife Barbara Thompson. President Eisenhower waving at convention attendees in Cow Palace (2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014) in Daly City near San Francisco, California. Mamie Eisenhower laughs and smiles at John and Barbara. Vice President Richard M. Nixon and wife Pat Nixon leaves the podium. A Republican candidate delivers his support to President Eisenhower. First Lady Mamie Eisenhower stands beside official. He announces that President Eisenhower remains as “Honorary Chairman” of the Republican Party Convention of 1956.
Vice President Richard M. Nixon and wife Pat Nixon waving at the crowd during the 1956 Republican National Convention held at the Cow Palace (2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014) in Daly City near San Francisco, California. Convention attendees are heard cheering. Presidential candidate, incumbent President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Nixon wave and smile at the crowd. Nixon and his wife, holding a bouquet, greet President Eisenhower. Vice President Nixon takes his place at the podium while Pat Nixon sits on the right side. Vice President Nixon begins his speech.
Incumbent President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers presidential nomination acceptance speech during the 1956 Republican National Convention at Cow Palace (2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014) in Daly City near San Francisco, California. President Eisenhower waves at the cheering crowd. President Eisenhower thanks his supporters for their support and nomination for the presidency. Eisenhower comments about a large central government or big government: "Geographical balance of power is essential to our form of free society. If you take the centralization shortcut every time something is to be done, you will perhaps sometimes get quick action. But there is no perhaps about the price you will pay for your impatience: the growth of a swollen, bureaucratic, monster government in Washington, in whose shadow our state and local governments will ultimately wither and die," says President Eisenhower during his speech.
Auction sale of jewelry and art collections of the 19th century in San Francisco, United States. The 19th century collection in the auction is part of the estate of Walter Scott Hobart, a mining magnate. The heirs of the estate joins with the auctioneer Harold Reich. Man holds an heirloom necklace containing 240 diamonds that is up for auction, appraised at 250,000 dollars. Several costly jewelry items and art collections displayed. People gathered at the auction. A man shows a diamond necklace set to the crowd. A woman examines a necklace. Harold Reich hitting the gavel.
An Eichler X-100 experimental house with modernistic features displayed for public in San Francisco. A couple arrives to visit the house. They observe the new concepts. Innovative applications of glass and plastics seen in the house. Domed skylights seen. Gardens inside and out, with an Asian influence. Modern kitchen with dining table that opens in the middle to reveal a stovetop.
Students donate blood for Jim Garner, a student of San Francisco State college. Students lined up in San Francisco, California to give blood for Jim Garner, a hemophiliac. Jim Garner seated on stairs with his son in a pram. 'Give blood to Jim' written on the wall. Students lying in bed to donate blood. Nurses work. Student sits with a bandage on his arm. Bottles of blood at a table. Jim stand besides bottles of blood that will help him with his hemophilia condition.