Scene opens shows spectators looking at a U.S. Army Redstone missile lying in its side in Grand Central Station, New York City (89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, United States). The Ordnance Corps logo is painted on the missile side. Some workmen use a manual hoist to raise the 5-ton missile upright. View from above of the missile being slowly tilted upright. Closeup of spectators looking upward as it moves. Another view from above as the missile is about half-way raised. Exhibit is a salute to the International Geophysical Year. Closeup of more people watching the missile being pulled up. Among others, they include a woman with two small girls, and a U.S. Airman in khaki uniform. View from above of the missile finally standing completely upright on the station floor with a large American flag displayed on the wall behind it.
A delegation of Boston civic dignitaries during a weeklong goodwill tour of Rome, Italy. 60-member delegation of the goodwill tour along with their families at the St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City (Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City). Pope Pius XII blesses the children. Mayor John B. Hynes of Boston speaks to the Pope. The Pope speaks to the members of the delegation.
The World Series of Logging in Albany, Oregon. Jim Harren of Longview, Washington rolls a log onto water. A boy looks through binoculars. Allen Woodrow cuts a 30-inch-thick wood log with an axe in record time. Malcolm Harper tosses an axe underhand during an axe throwing event. Hap Johnson and Mel Harper climb up 100 feet trees during a tree climbing event. The best logger Hap Johnson being presented the winning trophy.
Water skiing in Ottawa, Canada at Rideau Glen summer resort on the Ottawa River, near Manotick. Men and women display their water-skiing skills. Men and women ski on the river as a girl balances herself on the shoulders of two men skiing on water. Women watch water-skiing demonstration. Many take to water skiing as women look on. Canadian water skier Dave Hyman water skis on bare feet on Ottawa River.
Operation Arkansas at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. African American students arrive at Central High School. U.S. 101st Airborne Division guards stand around. Newspapermen interview an official. Chief of U.S. Military District Major General Edwin G. Walker talks to 101st Airborne Division, 1st Airborne Battle Group Commanding-Officer Colonel William A Kuhn. Major General Walker get into jeep and leaves.
Operation Arkansas at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. U.S. 101st Airborne Division guards arrive at Central High School. Soldier mounts bayonet on rifle. The guards march off. A few guards with rifle at port arms, double time up the street.