Three news correspondents: Mr. John J. Nevin - International News, Mr. Robert Bender - United Press, and Mr. L. O. Pobert - Associated Press, United States, seen talking amongst themselves. The three men board the USS George Washington leaving for Europe to cover the Paris Peace Conference. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
French fashion designer Christian Dior makes some sketches of his new designs. Christian Dior shows a new fashion design he made. A model wearing Dior dress made of leopard fur. Model stands on a ramp while Dior shows the plates of the leopard fur dress. Dior adjusts the model’s dress. The model also wears a fox fur. She poses to display cut-ins and patterns in the design.
Albert Einstein at a press conference table with the President of Yeshiva University. The President of the university dedicates the new College of Medicine to Einstein, as the "Albert Einstein College of Medicine." It is Einstein's 75th birthday. A representative of the college presents Einstein with a model of the new college. Einstein speaks and giving thanks, says that the hospital will contribute to the general welfare. Einstein poses for the photographers.
News conference on New Draft Plan at White House in Washington DC. President Richard Nixon and Secretary of Defense, Melvin R Laird enter the conference room. President Nixon makes a short statement on the New Draft Plan and leaves the conference room. Melvin R Laird speaks to the reporters. Photographers take pictures and reporters take notes.
News conference on New Draft Plan at White House, Washington DC. Secretary of Defense, Melvin R Laird makes a short statement on the New Draft Plan. Photographers take pictures and reporters take notes. Melvin R Laird leaves the room after the conference. Reporters disperse as the conference ends.
Scenes in Houston Texas as 1000 Houston Volunteers enlist in the military in World War 2 to avenge the loss of the USS Houston (CA-30) to the Japanese. They attend a swearing in ceremony in front of the marquee of the Loews State theater. Scene change to Newport News, Virginia as people gather for the launching of the new U.S. Navy cruiser ship USS Houston (CL-81). New cruiser launched at a colorful ceremony. Dignitaries on stand include the sponsor, Mrs. C. B. Hamill, who is seen hitting a bottle of champagne against the ship hull, and then it slides down the ways at launching.
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