USS Triton submarine successfully completes the first submerged circumnavigation under Captain Edward L Beach. USS Triton in water. A helicopter flies Captain Edward L Beach to the White House where he receives the Legion of Merit from the President Eisenhower. Photographers click for pictures. USS Triton enters the home port of New London, Connecticut. The crowds cheers. A navy officer meets his wife. A sailor with children.
A press conference at the White House in Washington DC. President Eisenhower addresses the reporters. He comments on the Gary Powers Spy case and his 'Open Skies' proposal. He also talks about U.S. Policy regarding International Intelligence.
A mass induction ceremony of the youth in Mexico City, Mexico. A huge crowd in front of the National Cathedral. A flag hoisting ceremony in the center. The Mexican Flag is unfurled and raised. The soldiers salute.
The annual award ceremony of the President committee on employment of the physically handicapped in the Washington DC. Vice President Richard Nixon presents an award to a school girl Gail Chadwell of Reno, Nevada. Mr Nixon with several people on stage. Vice President Nixon awards the 'Handicapped of the Year' award to the businessman Dwight Guilfoil. Mr Guilfoil sits on a wheelchair with a toddler on his lap.
Professional golf Tournament of Champions final round in Las Vegas, Nevada. A large crowd of people gathered to watch the golf tournament. Jay Hebert and Julius Boros battle for the second slot after the brilliant performance of front runner Jerry Barber.
Bay of Pigs Invasion of Cuba. A Cuban Air Force B-26 aircraft in Cuba. Cuban pilots participated in revolt and then take refuge in Florida. Pilot surrounded by a large number of people. In Havana the acting Foreign Minister shows fragments of shells to the diplomats. The United Nations conference. Cuban Foreign Minister accuses U.S. of committing aggression against Cuba. U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Adlai Stevenson, denies the charges. Training site in Guatemalan foothills where Cuban rebels allegedly were trained. Soldiers with their guns. More troops train. Fidel Castro addresses a large crowd of people.
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