Spanish crew lined up at San Francisco's Treasure Island Navy Base. Two American destroyer ships transferred to Spain. Naval officers and Spanish Ambassador arrive. Spanish ambassador to the United States, Jose Maria Areilza, the Count of Motrico, signs for two naval destroyers under Mutual Defense Assistance Pact. Naval officers salute the destroyer warships leaving the docks.
40th Convention of Lions International in San Francisco, California. The Lions parade pass through the streets of San Francisco. Officials wave. Various floats in the parade. People standing on the side of a road watch the parade. Young women on floats greet people.
An outdoor fashion show staged at Union Square in San Francisco , California. Aerial view of the spectators at the Union Square. Models wearing different dresses walk on the ramp and pose. The spectators look at their dresses. The models display bridal gowns. The onlookers look at the designer wear gowns.
A U.S. Army soldier having big feet in San Francisco, California. The soldiers march in a squad. Private John from New Jersey wearing sandals while marching. A drill instructor speaks to him. The long feet of the soldier. The soldier gets a desk duty. John seated at a desk. 'US Army' written on his uniform. A close up of the soldier having big feet. A man takes measurement of his feet for making Army shoes.
New U.S. Ambassador to Italy James D. Zellerbach receives word for his appointment in San Francisco, California. James D. Zellerbach seated with a dignitary in a hall. An official comes and gives him the appointment letter. James reads the letter. A close up of James D. Zellerbach. James holding a picture of U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Christening of Japan Air Lines (Japan Airlines) new transpacific DC-7 aircraft in San Francisco, California. A Shinto priest performs a blessing for aircraft. The Shinto priest leave offering. San Francisco's Mayor George Christopher's wife (Tula Sarantitis) christens Japan Air Lines new transpacific Douglas DC-7 transport aircraft. Mrs. Tula Sarantitis-Christopher scoops from a wooden bucket with melted snow from Mount Fuji using a Chōzubachi dipper. Mrs. Sarantitis-Christopher ritually purifies the new Japan Air Lines aircraft.