Among major events of the year 1959: President Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II on board Royal yacht Britannia cruise on the newly opened St Lawrence Seaway. President looks through a pair of binoculars as the yacht sails across the seaway as part of the opening ceremonies.
King George V's Royal launch docks with the battleship HMS Queen Elizabeth at Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands, in World War 1. The King ascends steps to the ship's deck and exchanges salutes with the Captain and officers. An Antiaircraft guns can be seen in the foreground,on deck. The King greets several other officers. Sailors march along the deck to enter a formation for the decoration ceremony. Next, a number of sailors sailors are decorated by the King, as officers, who have already been decorated, stand behind, wearing their respective awards around their necks. The king then climbs stairs to an upper deck, where he steps on a stand and addresses the ship's company, who stand in formation. Afterwards, the crew members leave the formation in single file, saluting as they pass the King on the stand. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Indian President Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on a state visit to England. A railroad train pulls into Victoria Station in London, England. Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip at the station to welcome President Radhakrishnan. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan exits a Pullman car of the train and shakes hands with the Queen. President Radhakrishnan is greeted by Prime Minister Harold Macmillan and other dignitaries. An honor guard at the station to give a royal welcome. A royal carriage carries the President, the Queen and the Duke. The carriage comes to a halt and the royal party gets off. The President, the Queen and the Duke.
William Walter Remington testifying before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. He is seated at a table with several microphones in front of him. Remington stands and is sworn in as a witness. Several other tables and chairs arranged in the room. Journalists and photographers present. Subcommittee members seated at long table. Most ot the hearing room is filled with reporters and recorders at tables, and a small group of spectators at the rear. Remington responds to Subcommittee questions. After testifying, Remington is seen conversing with former spy Elizabeth Bentley who had defected to the United States.
A British ocean liner rolls into the water from a harbor after the christening ceremony in England. Miss Elizabeth Uttley with officials stands beside the British liner at a harbor, after the christening ceremony for the passenger ship. Officials and a large crowd gather beside the British liner. The British flag on a pole on the harbor. The side of the liner in view. The huge liner rolls into the water from the harbor. Water splashes as the liner plunges into the water. 'Tuscan Star' written on the side of the liner. The Tuscan Star in the waters.
Princess Margaret and Queen Elizabeth with other Royal members welcome King Paul and Queen Fredericka of Greece at railway station in London, England. British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan stands. Peace demonstrators protest at Trafalgar Square to free jailed Communists in Greece who were imprisoned 18 years prior. Police try to stop the protestors and carry some away. People demonstrate with banners.
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