Crisis in Poland after the imposition of Martial Law by its Military Government. Pope John Paul II lights a lamp in window of a church. Pope lights the lamp in midnight and the midnight prayer bells ring just after it.
National Invitational basketball championships match at Madison Square Garden in New York City.. Scenes from game between Seton Hall University "Pirates", including play by African American star player Walter Dukes ("Wally Dukes") against St John's "Redmen". The players display their tactics during the game. A man at court edge (possibly a coach) wearing an Indian head dress on his head to rally his team. 18,500 excited spectators, then the largest crowd ever to see a college football game at Madison Square Garden, cheer for their teams during the basketball game. Seton Hall wins 58 to 46.
Federal Loan Administrator John W Snyder proposes his reconstruction finance plans in Washington DC. He speaks about the disposal of huge war surpluses after end of World War II. Snyder proposes RFC absorption of various subsidiaries.
Swearing in of Secretary of Treasury John Connally at the White House in Washington DC. Secretary Connally, his wife and a judge arrive for the oath taking at a room in the White House. President Richard Nixon addresses the invited guests and dignitaries from a platform during the ceremony. Nixon speaks about the importance of the post of Secretary of Treasury. He finishes his speech and invites Connally to swear in.
Swearing in of Secretary of Treasury John Connally at the White House in Washington DC. Secretary Connally, his wife and a judge stand along with President Richard Nixon for the oath taking in the East Room of the White House. The judge swears in Connally as Secretary of Treasury. He raises his right hands and repeats the oath after the judge. Mrs. Connally stands by him and watches him taking the oath. The guests at the ceremony applaud as Connally completes his remarks.
Swearing in of Secretary of Treasury John Connally at the White House in Washington DC. Secretary Connally, his wife and a judge stand along with President Richard Nixon for the oath taking in the East Room of the White House. Connally delivers his speech at the ceremony and talks to President Nixon after he completes his remarks. He expresses his gratitude for President Nixon and admires his administration. The spectators at the ceremony applaud for Secretary of Treasury Connally. President Nixon invites guests for an official tea party at the White House.
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