Asian-African Conference (also known as the Bandung Conference) concludes in Bandung, Indonesia. People crowd on the road. Policemen control the crowd as conference leaders including Sukarno pass by. Flags in the background. President, some royal monarchs, and delegates seated in the conference hall where largely anti-colonialism ideas were expressed. Delegates from Indonesia on the stage. Delegates seen from Asian and African nations including Saudi Arabia, Gold Coast, Ceylon, Zhou Enlai of China, and other participating countries. Prime Minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on stage speak to the delegates. Delegates from 29 nations present in the hall.
Dr. Jonas Salk, developer of the polio vaccine in Washington DC. Dr. Jonas Salk and U.S. President Dwight D Eisenhower with other delegates on stage. Men take pictures. President Eisenhower speaks over the microphone and tells Dr. Salk, among other things, that he has no words adequate, to express the thanks of Americans and others throughout the world, who will benefit from Dr. Salk's contribution to the eradication of Poliomyelitis.
Damage from bomb thrown into Headquarters of Vietnamese General, commanding anti terrorist Government forces, in downtown, Saigon, Indochina. Authorities rummage through the shattered bricks. Damaged building and offices after bombing. Wounded guards in hospital. Site of another bombing in Indochina. Flags fly from poles in front of the building. A damaged portrait of a French three-star General hangs on the wall. Damaged furniture and room littered with broken glass. A wrecked car in courtyard of home. The main entrance gate of the residence.
Horse race at Wood Memorial in Jamaica, New York. People at Wood Memorial to watch the race. Jockeys on horse back. The race begins. Competition between Nashua and Summer Tan. Spectators in the stands cheer and watch the race. Nashua wins the race.
13th Anniversary celebration in Coconut Grove, Florida. Governor Goodwin Knight of California speaks into a microphone during the ceremony. Los Angeles Mayor Norris Poulson, National Commander of American Legion Seaborn Collins and Master of Ceremonies Bob Hope. USAF General Doolittle presents the 'Safety Trophy' to the USAF for reducing vehicular accidents. This trophy which is accepted by General Albert Boyd representing USAF, to be presented to the winning command yearly.
The U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force participate in practice exercises at Okinawa in the Pacific Theater. Amphibious assault on a beach. Practice exercises of United States troops. Landing crafts advance towards the beach. Aircraft strafe the beach. Amphibious tanks (LCVTs) make initial assault. Marines and soldiers establish beach head. Specially equipped trucks lay road mats on the sandy beach. Mechanized equipment rolls on the road mat. A floating pier is put into operation. Tanks, amphibious DUKWs and troops advance inland. A helicopter evacuates the simulated wounded.
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