A film titled '85th Congress' shows United States Capitol in Washington D.C.,United States. President Dwight D. Eisenhower addresses the newly assembled 85th Congress in a joint session. During his speech he outlines the policy to meet Russian threat in the Middle East by providing economic aid to these countries. (During period of anti-communist and communist threat focus in the U.S.)
Seated at his desk, President Eisenhower speaks to the Press. Photographers take pictures. The President walks out of his office, onto the porch of the White House, accompanied by his press secretary, James C. Hagerty. The President steps to a microphone facing a phalanx of cinematographers, photographers and reporters with tape recording equipment. After making a statement, President Eisenhower and Press Secretary Hagerty reenter the White House. View of reporter's tape recorder running on the White House lawn.
Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko in Washington D.C., United States. Reporters gathered outside United States Secretary of State John Foster Dulles's house in Washington D.C., United States. Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko arrives for a meeting with the Secretary. Gromyko and Secretary Dulles come out of the house after the meeting.
Foreign students meet U.S. President in Washington D.C. High school students representing 33 foreign nations meet U.S. President Dwight David Eisenhower at the White House in Washington D.C. Students meet the President. They shake hands with him. They present statue and gifts to him.
President of the United States Dwight D. Eisenhower boosts the Cancer Crusade in Washington D.C. President Eisenhower welcomes Joyce De Zeller, a cancer victim. She holds the Sword of Hope. She presents the sword to the President as the signal to start the campaign for Cancer research funds. At the White House members of the National Press Photographers clicks photos of the President. President greets the guests.
Annual Beauty Pageant in Washington D.C., United States. Contestants walk on ramp at the Annual Beauty Pageant organized by the National Press Photographers Association. 19 girls take part in the pageant. They pose on the stage. The winner being crowned.