At start of film, the ocean liner SS United States, is seen being assisted by tugboat as she docks in New York City. View from dock of the upper structure of the ship, with U.S. and Greek flags flags displayed and ship's radar antenna visible. Queen Frederika of Greece and her daughter, Princess Irene are seen walking along a deck of the ship. (Narrator states they are here on a 17-day unofficial visit.) Cinematographer takes moving pictures. A little girl in Greek costume on a stairway, presents a bouquet of flowers to the Queen and kisses her on the cheek. Another photographer taking motion pictures. The Royal pair pose for some more photographs. Next, Queen Frederika wearing a crown tiara is seen at a reception celebrating Barnard College's 75th anniversary. She and her daughter pose for pictures with Barnard College's President, Dr. Rosemary Park, who wears her academic robes. Posing with them is Secretary of State Dean Rusk and his wife, Virginia Foisie Rusk.
Adlai Stevenson addresses the United Nations Security Council regarding the build up of missiles in Cuba. United State Navy ships form a blockade to stop further missile delivery to Cuba. In Cuba, soldiers operate anti-aircraft guns that have been set up on the waterfront Cuban soldiers hold their posts on streets, tops of buildings, and on posts all along sea shore. Fidel Castro addresses a public demonstration. Cubans seen marching. Signs in the crowd include, 'Apoyamos Lucha Contra El Imperialismo' and 'Adelante Fidel Venceremos' High powered reconnaissance cameras are fitted to a plane. A plane flies to take reconnaissance photos of Soviet bases in Cuba. Views of aerial photographs showing aircraft landing strips and missiles in Cuba. United States Marines arrive at Guantanamo bay. C-124 Globemasters in background. View of the Organization of the American States Building. U.S. Secretary of State Dean Rusk addresses the gathering. Exterior view of the United Nations building. Soviet representative Valerian Zorin address the Security Council.
Seventieth birth day of the Statue of Liberty marked by ceremonies in New York. An assembly of twelve hundred immigrants at the Liberty Island to celebrate the birthday of the Statue of Liberty. Interior Secretory Fred Seaton addresses the crowd. Candles lit on a cake. A plaque is unveiled proclaiming the name of the site changed from Bedloes Island to Liberty Island.
Joseph I. Breen, administrator of motion picture production code of ethics at a meeting with his deputies in Hollywood, California. Breen was appointed by William H Hays who was the president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America at the time. At the Production Code Administration meeting he speaks about importance of assuring that Hollywood films include stories with power, and punch, and backbone, but that they must at the same time be on the lookout for movie scenes, or action, or dialog which are likely to give offense. Regarding morality in films, he says "the responsible men in this industry want no such pictures and will not allow these to be shown." He speaks of the Production Code Administration, and says that no single person should argue on censorship, and that there won't be one man censorship, but rather a censor board of experienced professionals. (The group's work became known as the "Hays Code" and was a precursor approach to modern motion picture ratings.)
Mother of United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt during an interview at Hyde Park, New York. Mrs. Sara Delano Roosevelt, celebrating her eightieth birthday, gives an interview. She expresses her approval for her son's plan for the renovation of nation's homes.
Dedication ceremonies at the Wright Brothers Visitor Center honoring the fifty seventh anniversary of first powered flight in Kitty hawk, North Carolina. Assembly of people and dignitaries on the occasion. Women aviators, girls in uniform and couple in stands witness the ceremony.
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