Embassies honor British Monarch King George V in Washington D.C. Flags of Nations are dropped to half staff on the official residences of the representatives in America's capital in solemn tribute to the British Monarch King George V following his death. He died at the age of seventy.
Prime Minister of United Kingdom Clement Attlee arrives at the airport in Washington D.C. He is greeted by dignitaries. Prime Minister Attlee arrives at White House for talk with President Truman relating mainly to atomic bomb control. President Truman pays tribute to those who died in World War at the 'Tomb of the unknown soldier'. Prime Minister Attlee and Prime Minister of Canada Mackenzie King accompany him in the ceremony after which conferences will take place.
Senator of Tennessee Carey Kefauver at a press conference in Washington D.C. He announces that he will campaign for the Democratic candidacy for the Presidential elections in 1956.
President Eisenhower in a press conference at White House in Washington D.C. The President voices his firm conviction that forces should not be employed in the Suez Canal crisis.
Clara Mortenson in a wrestling match with Rita Baker in Washington D.C. Clara Mortenson wins the title of the Champion Girl Wrestler. Rita Baker keeps the match from going one sided but goes down to defeat in 10 minutes and 30 seconds. Huge crowd watches the match.
United States President Harry Truman welcomes President of Chile Gonzalez Videla in Washington D.C. President Gonzalez Videla arrives by plane. Huge crowd greets him. Cameramen take photographs as the two Presidents stand together and are then driven away in a convertible limousine with flags of each country on the front.
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