Secretory of Navy Paul Nitze and other dignitaries on the commissioning of United States Ship America at Norfolk Naval Yard in Portsmouth, Virginia. Nitze speaks from a podium, ship's emblem behind him. Dignitaries and officials at the ceremony, seated in the hanger bay. Dignitaries seated on stage including Mrs. McDonald, wife of Naval Operations chief. Ceremony addressed by Secretory of State Dean Rusk, Captain Heyworth, Commanding Officer of CVA-66; and Governor Harrison of Virginia. Officer's choir sings in the ceremony. A sailor hoists U.S. National Flag as the ship is commissioned.
Secretory of Navy Paul Nitze and other dignitaries on the commissioning of United States Ship America at Norfolk Naval Yard in Portsmouth, Virginia. Governor Harrison of Virginia receives honors. Dignitaries depart from the ship after the commissioning ceremony is over. Chief of Naval Operations departs from ship. Side boys consisting of rated bosun salute him. Secretory of State, Dean Rusk departs after receiving honors. Secretory of Navy, Paul Nitze departs saluted by side boys.
The commissioning ceremony of United States Ship America at Norfolk Naval Yard in Portsmouth, Virginia. Commanding Officer Captain Heyworth confers with another officer at the quarterdeck. Crew members stand at the hangers for the ceremony. Dignitaries and guests walk towards the speaker's stand in hanger nay. Commissioning Pennant flies from the staff lowered as the U.S. National flag hoisted in the hanger bay. Secretary of Navy, Paul Nitze speaks from the podium. Secretory of States, Dean Rusk speaks from the podium.
The commissioning ceremony of United States Ship America at Norfolk Naval Yard in Portsmouth, Virginia. Secretory of State, Dean Rusk and Chief of Naval Operations move on to a stage. Sideboys stand facing each other, saluting the arriving guests and naval officers. Cars drive at harbor at distance can be seen. Photographers take photos
President Harry S. Truman of the United States discusses the issue of Communist aggression in Korea with his cabinet members in Washington DC. Members of the cabinet include Dean Acheson, Secretary of State and George Marshall, Secretary of Defense and others.
Congressman Karl E. Mundt, of the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC) questions Alger Hiss during his testimony in Washington DC, United States. Hundt recaps some of the earlier testimony and findings. He notes that on the question of "were you or were you not a communist", the committee never believed it could prove if he was a Communist as those who are guilty of this usually lie. Congressman Mundt also states the points of conflict related to the Hiss versus Chambers testimony. Mundt attempts to tie Hiss to the accused Communist Chambers due to their close association. Alger Hiss answers the Committee questions.
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