View of United States Capitol building illuminated, at night. A meeting of House of Representatives. The meeting of Congress is addressed by several people. Patients in a hospital. U.S. Army soldiers marching on a military base. A U.S. politician speaking to a reporter. Children in a elementary school classroom listen and participate in class as teacher stands in front of blackboard.. A farmer operates a tractor on a farm field. Men and women, mostly office workers, walk on a busy sidewalk in a U.S. city (possibly New York) wearing typical 1980s fashions. A "Beefsteak Charlies" restaurant sign is seen in the background.
People uncover a painting in United States. It is hung on a wall. The painting 'Rubens Peale with Geranium' decorated with a golden colored frame is painted by Rembrandt Peale. A man speaks.
Former commanders who were involved with the seizure of the Remagen Bridge, in Germany, March 7, 1955. On the tenth anniversary of that event, President Eisenhower presents them certificates of membership in the "Society of Remagen Bridge," which the President instituted, personally. The last to receive his certificate is Lieutenant General John W. Leonard, former Commanding General of the 9th Armored Division. Among others present are: Charles E. Wilson, Secretary of Defense; General Carl Spaatz, former commander of U.S. Strategic Air Force in Europe; and General Alfred M. Gruenther, Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. President Eisenhower, seated at a table, with General Carl Spaatz, at his left, poses for pictures surrounded by the recipients
President Eisenhower and Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles in the White House, Washington, DC. They discuss a working document.
A crowd around a British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) Stratocruiser passenger aircraft on which British Prime Minister Winston Churchill has just arrived at Washington National Airport, Washington, DC, United States. Churchill sits in back seat, of a Chrysler open limousine with Vice President Richard Nixon. Churchill gives his famous "V for Victory" hand gesture and raises his hat to the crowd as they pass by. Luggage lying on a wooden truck bed.
Crowd gathered around a Boeing Stratocruiser passenger aircraft, operated by British Overseas Airways Corporation, as it arrives at Washington National Airport. A ladder is placed at the door of the aircraft (bearing letters MATS, for Military Air Transport Service). British Prime Minister Winston Churchill,and Sir Anthony Eden, exit the aircraft, followed by other officials in their party. Vice President Nixon shakes hands with Churchil at the foot of the aircraft steps. Lots of photographers take pictures and people around clap. Churchill addresses the gathering, with Vice President Nixon, at his left, Sir Anthony Eden, at his right, and U.S. Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles, behind him. He turns to greet Dulles, following his remarks.
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