Major events of the year 1959. Communist Vietnamese guerrillas march into South Vietnam. People flee their homes as a result of a war in Vietnam. President Dwight D Eisenhower returns after touring 11 free nations and receives a warm welcome at home. People in Washington DC greet his flight on its return to the USA. They hold sparkler fireworks by hand, creating a festive display along the street as he drives to the White House.
President Dwight D Eisenhower visits the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. Hanging sign reads “Augusta National Golf Club Members Only”. Cars entering the Augusta National Golf Club. A group of men climb a staircase. President Dwight D Eisenhower signs documents papers on his desk. Press Secretary, James C Hagerty, approaches President Eisenhower. President Eisenhower converses with Press Secretary Hagerty.
Scenes from a Congressional probe of "Reds" (Communists and accused Soviet sympathizers). J. Parnell Thomas presides over the meeting. Eugene Dennis, leader of Communist Party USA, takes the oath and sits at desk. Eugene Dennis testifies. Photographers move up and take pictures. Dennis protests vehemently that his name is Eugene Dennis and that he be permitted to testify. Robert Stripling, of the House Dies Committee, and later HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee) also interrogates Dennis.
General Billy Mitchell accompanied with a group of people, arrives at court in Washington DC, USA. The group poses for the camera. People gathered in queues outside the court. General Michell standing in the court hears the charges against him. The trial continues. Major General Summerall with his elbow on his head listens to the charge of animosity on him. The Generals leave after the trial and pose outside the court.
Exteriors of the Patent Office building in Washington DC. USA. American flag flutter atop the building. Pedestrians walk outside.
Exteriors of the Fords Theater in Washington DC, USA. View of the house opposite to the theater. Sign board reads "House in which Abraham Lincoln died. Contains the Oldroyd Lincoln Memorial Collection of over 3000 articles. Open at all hours."
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