United States President Harry S. Truman dismisses General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War. General Matthew B. Ridgway takes over as the Supreme Commander of the U.S. and UN forces in Korea after General MacArthur's dismissal. United States Capitol in Washington D.C., United States. Various Congressmen express their opinion over the issue of the dismissal of General MacArthur. Representative Morgan supports President's decision to dismiss General MacArthur. Senator Ferguson from Michigan speaks against the decision to dismiss him. Whereas Senator Hill believes that the matter must be judged on its merit rather than on politics.
Steel mills in Detroit, Michigan. A ship at dock and cranes unload. Molten metal flows out of furnaces. Loads move along horizontal crane arm.
Three men saw identical boards placed on identical stools at a factory in Detroit, Michigan. A man stops sawing and talks to another.
Men inspect speed boat motor in Detroit, Michigan. The boat crisscrosses water with two men in cockpit. DYC (Detroit Yacht Club) on side of the boat. Garfield Wood poses with mechanic, maintenance crew and children.
View of the Great Lakes Engineering Works at Ecorse/River Rouge, Michigan. Ships under construction at the yard. A ship is on the ways ready to launch. Ship yard buildings are seen and yard workers climbing over the floating dry dock to view the launch. (The blocks on the floating dry dock support the vessels when they are brought to rest for repairs.) Many spectators are gathered to watch the launch. An American flag and bunting are displayed near them. An executive motor launch maneuvers near the spectators and two Tug boats are standing by in water to move the ship after launching. A lake freighter passes on the Detroit River in the background.
The Safety Parade in Detroit, Michigan. Band followed by boy scouts carrying signs with safety slogans in the parade, such as "Drive Safely Walk Right." Spectators gather in large numbers along the streets. Sign on buildings include 'Empire Silk & Woolen Co', 'Brown's' etc. Ambulance with safety sign. Trucks loaded with children. Sign on Detroit Police Ambulance reads ''Help Save These Children from a similar Fate".
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