Major events of the year 1959. Communist Vietnamese guerrillas march into South Vietnam. People flee their homes as a result of a war in Vietnam. President Dwight D Eisenhower returns after touring 11 free nations and receives a warm welcome at home. People in Washington DC greet his flight on its return to the USA. They hold sparkler fireworks by hand, creating a festive display along the street as he drives to the White House.
President Franklin D Roosevelt during a vacation at the Little White House in Warm Springs, Georgia. President Roosevelt sits in his personal hand-controlled 1932 Plymouth PA Phaeton open car, outside the little White House in Warm Springs, Georgia. He sits in the car as photographers take pictures. U.S. Marine guard stands at attention , in background. A man sitting in back seat of the open car moves to the front and sits next to President Roosevelt, who then drives the car, with the man, smiling beside him. Front view of the car shows a triple A insignia and license plate displaying the single letter "R." A Secret Service agent jumps on the running board as the car comes past him. Other Secret Service Agents follow in another car. The two cars are seen under the entrance sign to "Georgia Warm Springs Foundation." The President is driving with three passengers in his car, followed by the Secret Service car. They proceed out on the public highway, past a gasoline station with "Standard Oil Products" sign in front. A U.S. Marine guard in uniform, stands beside large sign reading: "This is The Little White House." it asks the public not to intrude.
President Franklin D Roosevelt on vacation in Warm Springs, Georgia. President Roosevelt arrives in Warm Springs and get off a railroad car at the station. A large crowd gathers to welcome him. President Roosevelt smiles and speaks to the people. Many men, women and children gather along the roadside to welcome the President. Children waving to President Roosevelt. Some young men in uniforms of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) are in the crowd. Everyone appears jubilant and waves as President's car drives past them.
President Franklin D Roosevelt on a podium with Eleanor Roosevelt, campaigning for reelection. He is introduced as the President and next President, of the United States. President Roosevelt addresses the audience as friends and neighbors. They respond with cheers.
President Franklin D Roosevelt addresses the Congress in Washington DC, United States. Roosevelt reminds audience of his first inaugural address on March 4, 1933, when he outlined the Good Neighbor Policy of America towards the Latin American countries. He explains how through this policy America has aimed at development of trade and peaceful settlement of disputes. He clarifies that the policy prohibits the desire for war. He says that countries seeking expansion have resorted to law of sword.
President Franklin D Roosevelt addresses the Congress in Washington DC, United States. Roosevelt explains the essence of the foreign policy of America. He states that America has always tried to limit armament and aimed at peaceful solution of disputes. He says that United States believes in equality and popular rule. He also speaks about the steps America would take in event of a war including the practice of discouraging use of American products by belligerent states.
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