Pope Pius XII visits the Almo Collegio Capranica (Palazzo Capranica, Piazza Capranica, 98, 00186 Roma RM, Italy), the oldest seminary in Rome, during its 500th anniversary. A large crowd gathers to greet Pope Pius XII, an alumnus of the seminary. The pope enters the seminary building. A marble plaque written in Latin on a wall. Pope Pius XII inspects gifts given to him by the Almo Collegio Capranica. A triptych depicting the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ from the Almo Collegio Capranica to Pope Pius XII. Pope Pius XII celebrates mass in the seminary’s college chapel.
'Polio Mother of the Year' is named in New York, United States. Mrs. David W. Phillips is given the title. She got the title for her achievements in regaining a normal family life even after she and her three children were stricken with polio. Mrs. Phillips in a wheel chair. Her children stand near her.
A fashion show in Rome, Italy. People gather inside a building. A model shows off matching jacket and bikini with geometrical patterns. Two Italian models wearing day dresses and hats. Models in afternoon wear and cocktail dresses. Models display different evening gowns. People watch the models. Several models display their dresses in a room.
Winter sports in Kitzbühel, Austria. People gather to watch the games. A skiing championship being held. Participants ski on snow. People watch them.
The United Nations involvement in Gaza, Gaza Strip. The UN takes over the disputed territory. Prime Minister of Israel David Ben-Gurion and officials in the Parliament. People gather in a large number on the streets. U.S. President Dwight David Eisenhower signs a bill in Washington DC, United States. He signs a congressional resolution approving his policy for the mid-east, Israeli Defense Forces soldiers (IDF) withdrawing from position in the Gulf of Aqaba and in Gaza. Removal of supplies and military materials from the area. Parked vehicles. UN troops enter the area to meet the rioting Arabs. People demonstrate. The troops control the crowd.
America's first jet transport takes off from Seattle, Washington. The airplane takes off from a runway. The airplane sets a new transcontinental speed mark with a non-stop flight from Seattle to Baltimore in 3 hours and 48 minutes. High altitude view of an area. The airplane in flight over sea. A ship underway at sea.