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.
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.
Guard of Honor at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Soldiers stand with rifles and flags in hand. American and United States Marine Corps flags at half mast. A soldier sounds a bugle and salutes. Dignitaries come out of a building. They place a wreath at the cemetery.
United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower on vacation in Puerto Rico. President Eisenhower takes a four days’ vacation in Puerto Rico on returning to Washington DC from South America. Golf carts in Dorado Beach. Two men walk on a beach. President Eisenhower plays golf and relaxes in Puerto Rico. Eisenhower rides a golf cart while Secret Service agents follow behind.
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