President John F Kennedy delivers Civil Rights Integration speech at White House, Washington DC, sometimes called his Civil Rights Address. President talks about events in Birmingham Alabama and urges the nation not to indulge in any kind of discrimination towards African Americans of the country. He notes that "the fires of frustration and discord are burning in every city...."
Dulles and Johnson with James E Webb, Special Assistant to Secretary of State, Major General Parks, Chairman of Information, Department of Army. Dulles and Johnson shaking hands with Webb and General Parks. The two men walking up the ramp of plane. They turn around as Dulles waves his hat. General Parks, Mrs. Earl Johnson and Mrs. Pace waving goodbye.
President talks with a woman during an event to promote participation of youth in athletics, Washington DC. Golf players include Bobby Jones, Billy Joe Patton and other sports personalities at the event. President talks with Bobby Jones.
General Omar Bradley presents the Medal of Honor, posthumously, to families of four soldiers who lost their lives in the Korean War to save those of their fellow soldiers. At a ceremony at the Pentagon, in Arlington, Virginia, General Bradley presents the medals to family members of Sergeant William Jecelin, Corporal Gordon Craig, Corporal Mitchell Red Cloud Jr., and Private Joseph Ouellette, for heroism above and beyond the call of duty.
President Dwight Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower (Mamie) arriving at Civic Auditorium in Portland, Oregon. President Eisenhower addresses the ‘Citizens for Eisenhower’ workers at the Civic Auditorium, now as Keller Auditorium (222 SW Clay St, Portland, OR 97201, United States). Eisenhower supporters are seen clapping and cheering inside Civic Auditorium. President Eisenhower’s party leave the Civic Auditorium enroute to the Hotel Multnomah. The presidential car passes by the Portland Democratic Headquarters supporting candidates Adlai Stevenson II and Carey Estes Kefauver, whose signs are seen in the crowd. President Eisenhower returns to the Civic Auditorium at night to address the crowd and the nation via radio and television.
Aerial views of Casablanca. U.S. Army soldier climbs an electric pole. Guards on rooftop of President's Villa. President Roosevelt and other U.S. Army officers riding in a jeep to review U.S. troops. Troops lined up in formation. President inspecting troops as tanks parade. Troops can be seen marching. (World War II period).
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