United Nations Security Council meeting in New York, United States. People in Belgium protest against the violence against Belgians in Congo. United Nations Security Council meets to discuss the Congo crisis. A heated argument between the Soviet and American representatives takes place. The Council votes in favor of sending forces to Congo to control the crisis.
Democratic Presidential candidate Senator John F. Kennedy (JFK) in Hyannisport, Massachusetts. Senator Kennedy and wife Jacqueline “Jackie” Kennedy receive a warm welcome at the Cape Cod Gateway Airport. People gather in large numbers and cheer for the Senator. Kennedy waves to the enthusiastic crowd. Senator Kennedy and his wife leave in a car.
Brooklyn Handicap horse race in New York, United States. 37,000 spectators gather to witness a thrilling Brooklyn Derby on a muddy track as rain pours down at Aqueduct Racetrack. "On-and-on" wins the $7,000 purse in the Brooklyn Handicap after defeating close competitor Greek Star.
United Nations considers Katanga crisis in a meeting at its Headquarters in New York. UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold calls for a resolution for speedy withdrawal of Belgium troops from Katanga in Congo. Officials from Congo seated during the meeting. General Dag Hammarskjold asks the Congo officials to settle the issues among themselves as UN will not interfere with the matter.
Horse Racing at Monmouth Park in New Jersey, United States. Two-year-old horses run on the dirt track. Crowd watch the race from the grandstand. Horse 'Hail to Reason' wins the race. Hail to Reason along with the winning Jockey in the paddock as they wait to receive the prize money.
United Nations Security Council debate on RB-47 in New York. Security Council members seated in UN Security Council chamber in New York United States ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge complains to Security Council that the RB-47 reconnaissance jet shot down by Soviet fighters was on a spy flight and explains it through chart. He reveals the plane's flight was tracked by U.S. secret devices, which show that Red fighters actually attempted to force the plane from its flight over international waters into Red air space before shooting it down.
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