The Shenandoah Apple Festival in Winchester, Virginia. Miss Guri Lie, the daughter of United Nations Secretary General Trygve Lie, is crowned the Queen of the twenty-fourth Shenandoah Apple Festival. U.S. Secretary of Defense George C. Marshall officiates at the coronation, which opens one of the nation's most colorful yearly pageants. Children of a school stand in lines during the festival celebration. The flag of the United States. Guri Lie walks through apple orchards with the children holding the train of her gown. A parade passes through the streets. People watch the parade. Various floats and girls on the floats. Guri Lie leads the parade seated on a float. The girls siting on the floats wave at people.
President Harry S. Truman asks for a strict curb on inflation in Washington. In a speech Truman says that Communists have been hoping for collapse of American economy, hence an anti-inflation law plays a part in the fight for peace.
Partially disabled amputees of World War II meet U.S. President Truman in Washington. A World War II veteran who has both his legs amputated walks in front of President Harry S. Truman with the help of prosthesis artificial limbs. Another veteran with amputated hands lights a cigarette. Both of them shake hands with Truman.
Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Gordon Dean speaks to newsmen in Washington, United States. He admits hydrogen bomb tests at Enewetak island chain (sometimes spelled Eniwetok or Eniewetok) to newsmen. Cameramen record. He promises a probe of possible security leaks from Enewetak.
President Dwight D Eisenhower with his family in Georgia, United States. He celebrates the birthday of his wife Mamie Eisenhower with his grandson David, grand daughter and other family members.
Football match between Michigan State and Notre Dame in United States. Match in progress. Crowd cheer and applaud. Michigan state beats Notre Dame, 21-3.
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