Arrival of officials from Malaya and England for the formal declaration of independence of the Federation of Malaya. A sea of citizens in the Stadium Merdeka (Jalan Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, 50150) shielding themselves from the sun with parasols. The first Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaya, Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan, in ceremonial dress, is escorted into his seat. The British delegation, headed by Prince Henry, the Duke of Gloucester (representing Queen Elizabeth II), follow the Malayan King. The first Malayan Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, proclaims "Merdeka" in the stadium. Views of the citizens standing and reciting and motioning in unison. The independent Malaysian flag is raised by an honor guard as the Malaysians salute
Chinese woman walks past factory workers' apartments in Shenyang, China. Chinese man carries a sack on his shoulders as he walks past apartments. A woman holds a baby, with two other daughters in front of their apartment building. A Chinese woman holding her baby while walking outside apartment. A smiling Chinese girl wearing a red neckerchief holds a fly swatter as part of her contribution to the "Kill Pests" campaign under the Great Leap Forward. A busy street in heart of Shenyang. Model employees’ photographs are on display on a bulletin board at a state-run department store. Customers walking outside the state-run department store. A crowd watching a film shoot on the street. A child actress plays with a ball during shooting. A woman script supervisor writing notes. Chinese film crew at work as two male actors stand in a doorway with crew running 35mm motion picture camera. Crowd stands behind camera and light reflector while watching production.
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