U.S. Senator from Texas, Lyndon B. Johnson's speaks at his office in Texas. Lyndon Johnson arrives and takes his seat. Multiple takes are shown as Senator Johnson speaks about industrial growth of Texas and explains how nation leans more on agriculture of Texas. He further talks about the spirit of the people in Texas which resulted in success. He talks of Texas as a leader worldwide in farming, and mentions rapid growth of Texas cities. Johnson speaks about skilled and self-reliant labor, farmers, and ranchers of Texas and their courageous approach to problems which makes everything possible. He lauds the business men of Texas who are progressive, free, cooperative, and friendly.
Tennis star Althea Gibson, from New York City, USA, is seen in the final seconds of her contest with Darlene Hard, in the Ladies' singles final at Wimbledon, England,on July 6, 1957. She is the first African American to win at Wimbleton. After shaking hands with Hard, she is seen receiving the ladies' Wimbledon tropy "Rosewater Dish," from Queen Elizabeth, II. Althea Gibson displays the sterling silver salver, as she poses next to Darlene Hard.
A Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly underway. The Ambassador from the United States,Warren Austin, addressing the conference. The issue of the Israel-Palestine conflict is the matter under consideration. Austin speaks of the actions for the Security council to take to resolve the conflict, in light of the failure of the Jewish and Arab contingents in Palestine to resolve a partition peacefully.
Warren Austin, United States representative to the United Nations, addresses the United Nations Palestine Commission at UN Headquarters in New York. Austin speaks about the situation in Palestine and the U.S. desire for peace and an end to violence.
Lake Success, New York. Second part of the first session of the UN General Assembly, chaired by President Paul-Henri Spaak of Belgium. Warren R. Austin, U.S. representative to the UN Security Council, speaks about the role of United States in war and comments on words, the day prior, from the representative of the USSR. He is applauded by other members. Mr. Austin takes issue with positions and comments expressed by Soviet representative, Mr. Molotov.
A United Nations Security Council session held in Lake Success, New York during the Cold War. United States Ambassador to the United Nations Warren Austin replies on Ukrainian delegate Trassenko's position on Czech case. He speaks about external affairs of the United States. Britain's representative to the United Nations Alexander Cadogan seated next to Warren Austin.
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