U.S. President Dwight D Eisenhower presents a Medal of Honor to Marine Corporal Duane Dewey in Washington DC. President attaches the honor to the shirt of the Marine who threw his body against a grenade to save lives of his fellow marines. President congratulates Corporal Dewey as he smiles.
Grandchildren of U.S. President Dwight D Eisenhower walk and play in the lawn of White House, Washington DC. Two young children descend from stairs and play in lawn. Photographers take photos of the children. A young brother and sister and an infant. The children play with their pet dogs Scotty and Skunkie.
U.S. Congress repeals movie tax in the United States. The U.S. Capitol in Washington DC. Sponsor of the bill to repeal the 20% tax on movie admission Noah Mason walks down the steps of the Capitol. Congressman Mason at his desk comments upon the passage of his bill which now awaits Presidential action.
U.S. Senator from California William F. Knowland speaks in Washington DC, United States. Senator Knowland highlights the achievements of the ongoing session of Congress which is about to adjourn. He praises the legislative body's record of accomplishments.
A rodeo event in Joseph, Oregon. Men, women and children wearing fancy dresses arrive in trucks. Cowboys on horseback arrive. Cheering spectators in the stands. A cowboy rides a bucking horse. Cowboys ride bucking bulls and horses.
A training film outlining the capabilities of various types of ships and landing craft employed in transportation of U.S. troops. Troop Commander with officers discusses over charts the landing of troops. U.S. Amphibious Force Flagship or AGC (Amphibious Command Ship) equipped with special communication facilities, AGC underway at sea. APA (Attack Transport), AKA (Attack Cargo Ship), LSD (Dock Landing Ship), APD (High Speed Transport), LST (Tank Landing Ship), and LSM (Medium Landing Ship) underway at sea. Various types of Landing Craft for transporting troops and equipment includes LCU (Utility Landing Craft), LCM-6 (Landing Craft, Mechanized Mark-6). Troops aboard LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel), LCPR (Landing Craft Personnel Ramp), and LCPL (Landing Craft Personnel Large).
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