Massachusetts Congressman Joseph W. Martin, Jr. takes over as Speaker of the House of Representatives at 83rd Congress opening session in Washington DC, United States. The former speaker, Sam Rayburn, leaves the chamber in the U.S. Capitol. Speaker Martin begins the proceedings by administering an oath to newly elected members of the Congress.
Senate Majority Leader Ernest W. McFarland administers an oath of office to Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts, Senator Mike Mansfield of Montana, and other Senators in Washington DC in United States. Senator McFarland congratulates the Senators after the oath taking.
Winston and Lady Churchill, accompanied by Bernard Baruch, walk down a corridor leading to a room decorated with murals of dancing cartoon animals on the walls
Congressmen, including Lyndon B. Johnson, at informal caucus of members in the United States. They interact with each other. Some members greet other members. (Clip is on same reel of film as scenes from 1948 reopening celebrations at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. This clip may or may not be connected to that event.)
Two men walk across a lawn in United states. A man and woman with their two dogs outside their house in the lawn. The dogs play with each other as the couple looks on. (Clip is on a reel of film preceded and followed by scenes at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia, in April 1948. This footage may be related.)
Bing Crosby and celebrities sing and play in golf tournament near Washington DC in United States. Players include, Ben Hogan,and the Duke of Windsor. Spectators include the Duchess of Windsor.
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