Incumbent President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers presidential nomination acceptance speech during the 1956 Republican National Convention at Cow Palace (2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, CA 94014) in Daly City near San Francisco, California. President Eisenhower waves at the cheering crowd. President Eisenhower thanks his supporters for their support and nomination for the presidency. Eisenhower comments about a large central government or big government: "Geographical balance of power is essential to our form of free society. If you take the centralization shortcut every time something is to be done, you will perhaps sometimes get quick action. But there is no perhaps about the price you will pay for your impatience: the growth of a swollen, bureaucratic, monster government in Washington, in whose shadow our state and local governments will ultimately wither and die," says President Eisenhower during his speech.
Crowds listening to Ohio Senator George H. Bender’s speech during his 1956 re-election campaign at Cleveland Public Square (50 Public Square Suite 1700, Cleveland, OH 44113) in Cleveland, Ohio. The Presbyterian Old Stone Church is seen in the background. President Dwight D. Eisenhower waves to the crowds on Superior Avenue, in front of Wilshire Building. Confetti is being thrown from a building. Secret Service men following President Eisenhower’s 1950 Lincoln Presidential Limousine. Crowds gather on the street to watch President Eisenhower’s motorcade through downtown Cleveland and suburbs. President Eisenhower greets pilots at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. First Lady Mamie Eisenhower smiles before boarding aircraft. President Eisenhower holds the flag of Ohio beside Mrs. Eisenhower. President Eisenhower waves his hat to say goodbye to supporters. Supporters disperse from the airfield after President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower board the aircraft.
1956 Presidential election campaign in the United States: Crowds of supporters holding United States flags, “Re-elect President Eisenhower” and “Re-elect Senator Bender” signs at Cleveland Public Square (50 Public Square Suite 1700, Cleveland, OH 44113) in Cleveland, Ohio. President Dwight D. Eisenhower puts on his glasses and addresses the crowd from a podium. He reads his speech to supporters at Cleveland Public Square. The Presbyterian Old Stone Church is seen in the background. Cameramen with cameras in the crowd. Rear view showing President Eisenhower delivering his speech. President Eisenhower is seen from his 1950 Lincoln Presidential Limousine during a motorcade in downtown Cleveland. Presidential Secret Service follow Eisenhower’s limousine. Crowds wave at President Eisenhower and his wife First Lady Mamie Eisenhower at Superior Avenue. Crowds watching President Eisenhower’s motorcade. A sign reads “We Like Ike” at the back of the crowd.
United States Army military officials salute during a ceremony at the at the White House, Washington, D.C. on 6 September 1963. President John F. Kennedy presents the Distinguished Service Medal to retired General Emmett O'Donnell Jr. of the United States Air Force in the Rose Garden. President Kennedy and General O’Donnell speak in the ceremony. They shake hands with other dignitaries. Two Air Force men hold banners and flags. Cameramen with their cameras. President Kennedy greets the guests. Honor guards salute before President Kennedy and General O’Donnell takes their place. A group of men greet President Kennedy. Secretary of the Air Force Eugene M. Zuckert and President Kennedy speak before President Kennedy presents the medal to General O’Donnell. General O'Donnell delivers a speech. Photographers take pictures of President Kennedy, General O’Donnell, and other dignitaries. Guests socialize and talk after the ceremony. President Kennedy is seen talking to guests.
United States President John F. Kennedy honors famous comedian Bob Hope at the White House, Washington. D.C. President Kennedy making remarks while presenting the Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Hope at the Rose Garden in the White House. Bob Hope makes a speech after the president. Bob Hope shows the Congressional Gold Medal. Bob Hope’s wife Dolores Hope, Missouri Senator Stuart Symington, other senators, and members of congress watch the ceremony.
United States President John F. Kennedy signs the Uniformed Services Pay Raise Bill (sometimes called the Military Pay Bill) in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Washington, D.C. The Joint Chiefs of Staff, Congressional Members, and other military and government officials witness President Kennedy as he signs the Military Pay Bill. President Kennedy turns to the officials after signing the bill.
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