Officials of the U.S. Information Agency (USIA), and media representatives, tour the new high power Voice of America (VOA) radio transmitter in Greenville, North Carolina. They assemble outside the glass-enclosed sound studio control room as VOA Director, Henry Loomis, explains its workings. Mr.Loomis escorts USIA Director, Edward R. Murrow (smoking a cigarette). Views of recording equipment, magnetic tape recording machines running; extensive patch bays, with many connections; and many teletype machines.
Flag of United States at new transmitter building of Voice of America, in Greenville, North Carolina. Views of control building; antenna farms; towers; power substations; various arrays; and large open areas covered by these things.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower arrive at the National Field Day and Plowing Matches, while band plays "Hail to the Chief." The president speaks about soil conservation. He speaks of the plow as an instrument of peace. He mentions meeting with the Advisory committee on Agriculture. In closing he acknowledges the Women's Air Force Band.
Group gathered around President Eisenhower. A score board in the background. Announcer thanks President Eisenhower for attending the National Field Day and Plowing matches and for serving as Honorary Chairman of the event. The President presents various awards as they are announced.
Colorado, United States. Light traffic on mountain highway. Mountain range; part of Rocky Mountains in the background. Light colorful foliage beside road.
Putney rest area surrounded by colorful fall leaves foliage on I-91 in Vermont. Also a rest area on Route 11 in Springfield, Vermont. Light traffic on highway. Mountains in the background.
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