United States Marines aboard a ship underway at sea near Guam, Mariana Islands during World War II. Marines play with three puppies aboard the ship. The Marines put the dogs together for a dog fight. A group of Marines surrounding them watches the dog fight.
President of the Provincial Government of the French Republic General Charles De Gaulle reviews midshipmen in Annapolis, Maryland during World War II. The midshipmen march with rifles in hand. General De Gaulle is greeted by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt at Hyde Park in Chicago, Illinois. He places a wreath on former United States President Franklin D Roosevelt's grave and salutes.
United States Vice President Richard Nixon at the Annual President's Committee on Employment of Physically Handicapped in Washington DC. He presents the Man of the Year Award to Doctor Arthur Abramson of Yeshiva University who got crippled during the Battle of Bulge. Officials give him a standing ovation.
Ongoing parade for the Miss Universe contest in Long Beach, California. United States sailors marchin with flags of various countries during a parade. Miss Universe contestants participate in Long Beach parade. Miss Belgium Lucienne Auquier waves from her float. Miss Brazil Maria José Cardoso and Miss Canada Elaine Bishenden smiling. Crowds clapping as Miss Germany Marina Orschel waves and pouts her lips to them. Miss France Anita Treyens and Miss Italy Rossana Galli blowing kisses to the crowds. Miss England Iris Alice Kathleen Waller waves to the camera. Miss Japan Yoshie Baba, Miss Holland Rita Schmidt, and Miss Venezuela Blanca Heredia, waving to the crowd.
Mock H Bomb attack to check Civil Defense in Washington DC during the Cold War. View of the Civil Defense Administration building. Workers in the building reacting to a mock alert of an impending atomic or nuclear attack. Woman in a control center takes readings over the phone. Warning signals being flashed on a large map of United States. Siren sounded with 'Chrysler Air Raid Siren' written on it. Police and Civil Defense team clear the streets. Officers are air lifted to secret centers from where they will administer security plans. Helicopters lifting off from grounds of the Pentagon in Arlington Viriginia near Washington DC to "evacuate" essential personnel. Officer stands on an empty street of New York City. Many parked buses are among the vehicles nearby. People seen at the base of a stairs at the entrance to the New York City subway. Traffic moves on the road after air raid signal has been sounded.
Blair House on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC. A board in front of the building reads 'The Blair House'. American flags on poles. United States Vice President Richard Nixon greets visiting dignitary Konrad Adenauer, Chancellor of Germany, in front of the building. Photographers take pictures.
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