Italian luxury Liner Andrea Doria sinks off Nantucket in a collision with the Swedish Liner Stockholm. Cruise ship passengers aboard the Italian vessel rescued by Coast Guards and members of other ocean liners. Liner Andrea Doria lies sideways on the sea surface. Seriously injured people being flown in by helicopters. Liner Andrea Doria sinks into the sea. Rescued people with their family members.
Sunset Handicap Race in Inglewood, California. Opening scene shows the heavily favored racehorse, "Swaps" (number 5) being readied for the race. View of stands filled with spectators. The horeses entering the track. Close view of spectators. Horses making a turn and entering the final straightaway, with Swaps pulling ahead of the field and crossing the finish line in record time of 2:38 1/5
Archaeological expedition of the Hebrew University in Palestine, Israel. The team discovers the city of Tel Hazor that had been burned by Joshua and restored by King Salomon. Two men in discussion at the site. The man in the white hat is Yigael Yadin, lead archeologist for the project. Students of the Hebrew University work at site. A woman brushes off pillars. Views of reassembled pieces of pottery. Board reads 'The Hebrew University, Jerusalem'.
The 8th National High School Championship Rodeo in Reno, Nevada. Teenagers of 14 States participate in the Championship. Young boys ride bulls and horse. They fall on the ground after riding for a short period on horseback.
The Republican National Convention in San Francisco, California. Huge crowd greets President Dwight D Eisenhower and his wife as they arrive at their hotel. President Eisenhower gets nominated for standard bearer for the Republican Party in the Presidential Campaign. Demonstrations on the floor of the Cow Palace include a dancing Chinese dragon. Crowd with banners in hand. Former President Herbert Hoover speaks over the microphone. Former Governor Dewey also appears at the podium. Congressman announces the name of Dwight D Eisenhower as the Republican candidate for Presidential campaign.
The 14th Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid of World War II in France. Priest conducts ceremony. Cemeteries of war casualties. A large cross in front of the cemetery. Flags flutter on poles. 90 survivors stand in attention during the monument unveiling ceremony. French and Canadian officials attend the ceremony.
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