United States Army General George C. Marshall takes oath of Secretary of State in Washington D.C. U.S. army General Marshall, wartime Chief of Staff, returns from China and assumes his new role as Secretary of State. Chief Justice Frederick Moore Vinson administers the oath, while President Harry S. Truman and members of his cabinet look on. People outside a building of State Department (Old Executive Office Building, 1650 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20006, United States). Secretary of State George C. Marshall works in office.
Expanding fleet of the U.S. Navy in San Diego, California. The navy is daily adding to the list of war vessels being taken out. Activities of men at a ship. Men work on equipment and guns mounted on warships. New recruits to man these ships undergo training for active duty. The flag of the United States.
Adolfo Ruiz Cortines takes the oath of office as Mexico's next President. Attending the inaugural are retiring Ambassador O'Dwyer and Vice-President Nixon. Crowd greets the new President. Soldiers march in respect of the President. Officials watch from balcony of building.
Generalissimo Juan Peron opens a special session of Congress in Argentina. He addresses people in the hall. Other dignitaries sit with him on the platform. He speaks about the new five year plans.
America's new jet interceptor 'Scorpion' parked on the ground in California, United States. Men stand near the jet. The jet in flight. High altitude view of the plane in flight.
Notre Dame starts their spring training under new coach Terry Brennan in South Bend, Indiana. 'Good Luck Terry' written on a board. Players on the ground.
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