South West America experiences the worst drought in years. Dried up river channel and parched land. President Eisenhower meets Governors of the drought stricken states to plan the relief program for the people in these states.
Major events of the year 1952. A large number of people gather to be a part of a public meeting during Eisenhower's Presidential election campaign. Eisenhower in his speech promises to go to Korea (during the Korean War) after winning the election. Dwight D Eisenhower wins the Presidential election and makes an appearance before the public. Eisenhower reaches Korea on a three day visit. He reviews an honor guard at the airport. Steel industry workers resort to strike and protest. President Eisenhower seizes the industry by an executive edict. But Judge Davis Pine rules against the President.
Major events of the year 1959. John Foster Dulles, Secretary of State before his death as he gets down from a car and enters a house. Dulles dies of cancer.
Major events of the year 1959. Communist Vietnamese guerrillas march into South Vietnam. People flee their homes as a result of a war in Vietnam. President Dwight D Eisenhower returns after touring 11 free nations and receives a warm welcome at home. People in Washington DC greet his flight on its return to the USA. They hold sparkler fireworks by hand, creating a festive display along the street as he drives to the White House.
Coastal minesweeper operating on James River at mine warfare school, Yorktown, Virginia, during World War 2. Pennant containing three exclamation marks and three question marks (!!!???) suggests it was not yet officially commissioned.
Trans Atlantic flight to Ireland. Douglas Corrigan prepares for Trans Atlantic flight to Ireland in Curtiss Robin. Corrigan speaks to a policeman before take off. In Minneapolis, Minnesota Crown Prince Gustav Adolf of Sweden receives a warm reception. The Crown Prince arrives in a car. Cavalry units wave flags to welcome him. Dancers perform at a colorful ceremony to welcome the Crown Prince.
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