A United Nations Security Council session held in Lake Success, New York during the Cold War. Representatives of different nations are seated. Britain's representative to the UN Alexander Cadogan and Soviet Union's representative on the United Nations Security Council Andrei Gromyko seated next to each other. A delegate speaks on the 1947 UN Partition Plan of Palestine which recommended 'the creation of a special international regime in the City of Jerusalem, constituting it as a corpus separatum under the administration of the United Nations.' He speaks about Jewish settlement in Jerusalem. Representatives of different nations seated.
A United Nations Security Council session held in Lake Success, New York during the Cold War. Representatives of different nations are seated. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Warren Austin speaks that the pending matter is the draft resolution (document S/704) introduced by the representative of the United States at the 275th meeting of the Security Council calling for a truce in Palestine. He states that the objective of this resolution is to save human life. The resolution is adopted by 9 votes in favor with 2 abstentions.
'Polio Mother of the Year' is named in New York, United States. Mrs. David W. Phillips is given the title. She got the title for her achievements in regaining a normal family life even after she and her three children were stricken with polio. Mrs. Phillips in a wheel chair. Her children stand near her.
The 76th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York, United States. A large crowd gathers to watch the show. Dogs of several breeds are displayed. A child poses with a dog. A Doberman wins the show. A trophy being awarded to the winner.
The Blackwell Cup race in New York, United States. Several teams compete. Men row boats on the Harlem River. Buildings in the background. Aerial view of the race. People stand under umbrellas and watch the race as it is raining in the area. Columbia oarsmen win the race.
The May Day Parade in New York, United States. A large crowd parades. They hold boards and banners. Buildings in the background. Aerial view of the crowd gathered for the parade.
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