U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower in White House, Washington D.C., United States. The President at a press conference announces a cut down in Cuba's assigned share of America's sugar market by 95%. Sugar cane fields as men cut canes. Canes loaded onto carts and tractors and is transported to factories to be processed and made into sugar.
Democratic convention of 1960 in advance of the 1960 Presidential election in the U.S. Last minute preparations underway at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena for the Democratic convention. Women wear belts and badges bearing Kennedy's name to express their support for the Senator. Headquarters of Symington as women work on his campaign for the convention. A poster supporting the nomination of Lyndon Johnson and his picture. People in a rally to support Adlai Stevenson's nomination as they carry his posters in a street rally in front of the Biltmore Hotel entrance.
A ticker tape parade in New York, United States. King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand receive a warm reception on their arrival in New York. People gather along the sidewalk as King's motorcade moves past the cheering crowds during a ticker tape parade. Confetti being showered. The King and The Queen arrive at the City Hall.
Dr. Barbara Moore, a vegetarian activist from Britain is seen in New York, United States. Dr. Moore walks along the United states highway no.1 from San Francisco to New York, covering a distance of 3,387 miles, promoting her vegetarian lifestyle and health beliefs. She receives a warm welcome at Times Square in New York City. Vegetarians and others welcome her. A girl stands beside a sign that reads, "Welcome Dr. Moore. New York Vegetarian Society."
Wimbledon Championship in London, England. At the Women's final Maria Bueno from Brazil defeats a South African to win the women's singles title. Maria being presented a trophy. Neil Fraser wins the Men's singles after defeating Rod Laver, a fellow Australian. Fraser being presented the Wimbledon Cup.
Olympic trials in California, United States. Athletes compete to make it to the Rome Olympics as they participate in sprints, pole vault and high jump. Don Bragg sets a new record in pole vault of 15 feet 9 and a quarter inches. In high jump John Thomas sets a new record.
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