President Dwight D Eisenhower visits Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs in Colorado. He receives an honorary degree during the visit to the academy. President Eisenhower addresses 1000 cadets and gives advice to them as an old soldier. He flies to Denver for a family reunion. The president meets the First Lady and his grandchildren in Denver.
A rug factory on fire in Los Angeles. Fire men battle to get fire under control. View of wrecked building and topping walls after the fire. Wounded fireman brought out of the building. Fire rages through the block long factory building.
A Hydro-Glider at Cypress Garden in Florida. The maiden voyage and test flight of a combination of hydroplane and helicopter. Man seated in the Hydro-Glider which is towed behind a speedboat. The Glider moves on water surface and soars high as 125 feet.
Donald Campbell sets a speed record in his jet boat on Lake Mead, Nevada. Campbell wears helmet and prepares to set his speed record. He rides his Bluebird II on water surface of Lake Mead at a great speed. A man looks through binoculars. Donald Campbell sets a speed record of 216 miles per hour in the speed boat.
Supersonic Missile fired from Patrick Air Force base in Florida. The Northrop Snark SM-62 missile demonstrates accuracy as it hurtles south, 5000 miles to hit a mid ocean target area. Animated map shows the course of missile range on target area. Missile takes off from launch pad.
Handicap horse race at Camden, New Jersey. Top ranking three year old horses race on turf at Garden State. Bold Ruler takes a led by reaching the winning post first. Huge crowd gathered to watch the handicap race.
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