Children with their parents shopping before Christmas in various countries such as Germany, Canada and United States. An animatronic Santa Claus model moving. Children watch from windows of a toy shop. Mechanical toys moving in a winter play set. Children watch Christmas toys moving from a conveyer behind a window. A boy hugs a stuffed animal. A bulldog doll with moving eyes and mouth. Various new toys, puppets and decorating items on display in Germany. Children with their parents sitting in a toy train watch various toys and decorations. A child turns on a vintage toy car. Parents with their children move around Christmas trees in Canada. A boy holds on to his father while riding a motor sleigh. Christmas decorations in streets and houses. Crowd of shoppers in department store buys gifts for their neighbors and friends. Woman carrying shopping bags. A Christmas Merry-go-Round carousel. The Christmas tree is lighted at Rockefeller Center. A figure skater dressed as Santa Claus skates in the rink at Rockefeller Center (45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111, United States) in New York City.
United States tanks and trucks of the 40th Armored Cavalry march during a parade in Berlin, Germany. Russian harassment in the air and along ground routes to Berlin brings the display of Allied military power. Tanks, armored vehicles and artillery displayed during the parade. A crowd of German people watches the parade. United States soldiers and military officers during the parade.
Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev raises the incident of United States spying Soviet positions. A United States Lockheed U-2 reconnaissance plane takes off for reconnaissance over the Soviet Union. Parts from downed U-2 plane, including pilot's uniform, on display in the Soviet Union. Pilot Francis Gary Powers tried in Moscow. Power's family during the trial in court. Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev speaks about the incident at the Paris Summit. The historic UN session on September 23, 1960 of the General Assembly in New York. Nikita Khrushchev targets British Prime Minister Harold MacMillan at the meeting. In the UN chamber, Khrushchev pounds his fists on his desk along with the entire Soviet delegation. General Secretary Dag Hammarskjöld defies Khrushchev's threats.
History of fire fighting in forests in United States. United States President Theodore Roosevelt standing with several persons, including John Muir and Chief Forester, Gifford Pinchot. Roosevelt on speaker's stand. Picture of Northern District Forester, William B. Greely and his staff, in Missoula, Montana. Scenes from 1910 during period of drought. A ranger checks a rain gauge. Picture of Smoke rising in a forest as a fire breaks out in Montana. Firefighters are recruited and head to Montana on horses and mules. Smoke rises as fire spreads across the forest. Firefighters work with hand tools and axes in attempt to control the fires. August 20, 1910, hurricane force winds create the "Big Blowup" fire storm starting in Elk City Idaho. Destruction in Wallace, Idaho. Scenes of aftermath, showing swaths of destroyed forest. Men in area filled with smoke, felling a large tree using axes. Forest Rangers standing on a mountain peak, scanning the horizon, with field glasses, for signs of fire. A Ranger on horseback. A Ranger approaches a fire, puts his backpack down and starts to clear brush. A fire warden standing on a peak looking for signs of fire.
United States President Harry S. Truman dismisses General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War. Newsmen gather to collect news about the dismissal of Supreme Commander of the far east for the United States General Douglas MacArthur. A newspaper headlines reads ' Truman fires MacArthur' Past events show General MacArthur in Tokyo as he comes out of an official building. General at the war front as he gets up dates about the Korean War from the soldiers. President Harry S. Truman during his visit to Korea being greeted by General MacArthur.
Boat race in United States. White water boat race on the rapids of Mackenzie in Oregon, United States. Participants in their boats row through rugged water of the rapids. Air plane propelled boats ready to get underway in Everglade, Florida. Boats drive through grass and water.
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