U.S. Air Force C-121(Lockheed Constellation) aircraft taxis to ramp after landing at Washington National Airport. U.S. Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles, descends steps from aircraft and is met by officials and well wishers. He stops to greet woman with small children. Dulles makes a few brief remarks to a large gathering of reporters and photographers. He is in a hurry because he must get to the White House to report to the President. He also notes that the next day he must report to the U.S. House of Representatives and to the U.S. Senate. Secretary Dulles comments about diplomatic events of the trip related to entry of Germany into NATO; movement toward formation of a European Union; signing of the Austrian State Treaty; and invitation from the Soviet Union for 4-power talks.
A film 'Over Sapphire Seas' shows the voyage of the Panama Pacific ocean liner from New York City to San Francisco. The cruise ship leaves New York. A crowd waves as the ocean liner departs from the harbor. The captain and other naval officers look through a sextant. A couple view a map showing the ship's route. A woman in a gymnasium on board the ship does weightlifting and strengthening drills pulling on weighted ropes in the gym. A group of passengers on deck does group stretching and calisthenics. A woman is served breakfast in bed. Women shop aboard the ship. Children play musical chairs and other children enjoy an activity room and riding on hobby horses. Other children toss a ball over a net. A waiter distributes sandwiches to the children. Passengers play table tennis and shuffle board. The captain takes a round of the ship. Passengers relax and enjoy the refreshments. Women swim in a pool. And underwater picture view, with underwater photos offered as a novelty to passengers on the Panama Pacific Line. A fat man jumps into the pool. Through the underwater cameras a boy is seen picking up plates from the bottom of the 8 foot deep pool to win a contest. Passengers in black tie and formal evening wear drink and dine on the luxury ship at the end of the day. A butcher cuts beef steak and roasts it on charcoal. Cooks cook food in a kitchen using electric utensils. Bakers make fresh bread. Fancy desserts and pastries are prepared and served to guests. Men and women dance in costumes at a party. The captain sings a sailor song.
Brief glimpse of a street corner in New York City, where people are passing a newsstand as they enter a subway. Pedestrians, including a man pushing a baby carriage, are seen walking along the sidewalk. Scene shifts to Broadway and West 46th Street, near Times Square in Manhattan, where a mix of pedestrians are walking on a sunny day. A prominent sign for Admiral Television and Appliances is seen in the background. Aerial view from a tall building overlooking Times Square. The Astor Hotel is seen clearly at the left. The elevated camera pans upward revealing a wider view of Times Square, the Times Building, and the divergence of Broadway and 7th Avenue, as it angles uptown.
Closeup of Ronald Reagan taking oath of office as Governor of California. His wife, Nancy Reagan, standing at his side. Views of Governor Reagan signing a document, and conversing with members of his staff. Reagan is seen addressing an audience from a stage; mingling with State legislators; speaking before an informal gathering of his backers. Reagan mingling with people at a political convention, and congratulating Richard Nixon when he became the Republican nominee for President. Next Gerald Ford is seen taking the oath of office as President in the wake of Nixon's resignation. President Ford and challenger Ronald Reagan on the occasion of their debate. People congratulating Jimmy Carter on his election as President. Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. Ronald Reagan speaking to members of a South Carolina Kiwanis Club. Reagan campaigning for President in 1980. Reagan being celebrated as the Republican candidate for President at the party's national convention in Detroit. He standing with his choice for Vice Presidential candidate, George Bush. Reagan makes a brief statement and the convention celebrates with balloons dropping from the ceiling, among other things. Closeup of Candidate Reagan and his wife, Nancy, at the podium, waving. Glimpses of Reagan during his campaign. Carter and Reagan in a nationally televised debate a few days before the election. Newly elected President Reagan with outgoing President Carter at the White House to arrange an orderly transfer of power.
American throngs pay tribute to Lillian Anderson in Racine, Wisconsin. Women dressed in hats and costumes. World's Fair Queen, Lillian Anderson being escorted on the throne. Anderson being paraded with her court of fifty attendants into the fair on opening day. The attendants wearing white and cream dresses and broad rimmed hats. Lillian Anderson smiles at reviewing stand. Convoy of cars drives past the crowd.
War veterans swamp the Bureau for loans on new bonus plan in Washington DC. The war veterans of the AEF (American Expeditionary Force) stand in a queue for loans. J. M. Betz, Deputy Disbursing Officer operates an automatic signature device which certifies 15 vouchers at a clip and 20000 in a day. A crowd of beneficiaries line up outside Uncle Sam's pay window in New York.
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