Views of President Harry Truman's new yacht, the USS Williamsburg, which serves as a floating White House and a means of recreation for President Truman. The yacht is readied for him. Exterior views and interior views of the 240 foot yacht are seen, along with a motor tender on the ship. A hand polishes a brass plaque that says "President's Quarters." It was built as a private yacht in 1931, and then converted to a gunboat before its conversion to become the President's yacht, replacing the USS Potomac.
A football match between the Navy team and Michigan team in New York. The players on the ground. The players seen in the position of line of scrimmage. A huge crowd cheers them from the spectator area. The Navy team wins with a score of 33 against a score of seven of Michigan team.
Senator of Tennessee Carey Kefauver at a press conference in Washington D.C. He announces that he will campaign for the Democratic candidacy for the Presidential elections in 1956.
Indianapolis 500 Speed Classic racing event. Speeding racers spin out of control. Accidents take place on the track. Huge crowd cheers from the spectator area. Pat Flaherty of Chicago wins the race by 22 seconds in the 500 mile speedway classic.
President Eisenhower in a press conference at White House in Washington D.C. The President voices his firm conviction that forces should not be employed in the Suez Canal crisis.
Girls display latest styles of wooden dresses at Hoquiam in Washington. The wooden dresses are designed according to forest fashion. The girls walk down the road. Houses in the background.
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