President Richard Nixon seated with Foreign Minister Shigemitsu Mamoru, of Japan in a room of the U.S. Capitol in Washington DC. President Nixon converses with the Foreign Minister. They come out and stand on the steps of the Capitol building. President Richard Nixon points out something.
A United States Army Lieutenant General stands outside a tent with foreign military officers to observe an American amphibious assault training exercise. An officer looks through binoculars. Soldiers hold a large diagram that illustrates the deployment of naval and amphibious forces in the exercise and the naval tactics employed. Landing craft approach the beach. U.S. naval warships in the background. Soldiers run from the boats and occupy the beach. Tanks drive onto the beach from landing craft.
U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower at the White House, Washington DC. The portico of the White House building. President Dwight D. Eisenhower poses for a photograph with officials outside the building. The President shakes hands with each of the officials. Cars drive out of the portico.
U.S. Air Force C-121(Lockheed Constellation) aircraft taxis to ramp after landing at Washington National Airport. U.S. Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles, descends steps from aircraft and is met by officials and well wishers. He stops to greet woman with small children. Dulles makes a few brief remarks to a large gathering of reporters and photographers. He is in a hurry because he must get to the White House to report to the President. He also notes that the next day he must report to the U.S. House of Representatives and to the U.S. Senate. Secretary Dulles comments about diplomatic events of the trip related to entry of Germany into NATO; movement toward formation of a European Union; signing of the Austrian State Treaty; and invitation from the Soviet Union for 4-power talks.
Rooms containing memorabilia related to President Eisenhower. Photographs of the Eisenhowers' son, John, in Army uniform, and his wife Barbara Jean. Photograph of Mamie Eisenhower with son John and his wife Barbara Jean and their children (Mamie' s grandchildren) Dwight David, Barbara Anne, and Susan. World globe on table. Books on shelf. Three paintings on wall. Portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Flags and medals on shelf. Inscription under painting reads: Summer, By Charles H Davis. Numerous official gifts and awards presented to President Eisenhower over the years.
Vice President Richard M. Nixon sitting with other members of the Cabinet at a meeting with President Eisenhower. Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles is seated to the President's right and speaking to him. Among others present are Nelson Rockefeller, Undersecretary of Health, Education, and Welfare; Henry Cabot Lodge, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations; and Charles E. Wilson, Secretary of Defense.
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