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U.S. President Dwight D Eisenhower speaks about ground war in Europe during a press conference at White House in Washington DC.

The United States President Dwight D Eisenhower during a press conference at White House in Washington DC. Eisenhower arrives. He tells on microphone that more ground forces will be sent. Journalist asks whether they are confident and have capacity to handle the state. Photographer clicks pictures. The President listens to the questions and answers about his policies.

Date: 1959, March 12
Duration: 1 min 10 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675026453
King of Jordan Hussein bin Talal received by President of China Chiang Kai Shek in Taiwan.

King Hussein bin Talal of Jordan visits Taipei, Taiwan (also known as Formosa). King Hussein disembarks from a Pan American Airways (PAA) plane at Taipei Songshan Airport (No. 340-9, DunHua N Rd, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10548). President of the Republic of China Chiang Kai Shek receives him. They shake hands and go on the carpet. They mount on a platform. Soldiers stand with flags in their hands on the sides of platform. King Hussein and Chiang Kai Shek salute. Crowd on road in Taipei. Policemen force crowd to stop. Cars are escorted by bikers. People stand beside the road.

Date: 1959, March 12
Duration: 36 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675026455
Kirk Douglas presents award of Germany's leading Screen Magazine to Tony Curtis at the sets of Spartacus in LA, California.

Tony Curtis gets award of Germany's famous leading Screen Magazine. Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov and Jean Simmons sit on the sets of Universal International's multi million dollar epic 'Spartacus'. They talk and laugh. Charles Laughton kisses Jean's arm. Hollywood star Kirk Douglas stands with an award in the shape of a deer and speaks. He wear a T-shirt with Spartacus printed on it. He present award of most popular foreign star to Tony. Tony gives his speech.

Date: 1959, March 12
Duration: 1 min 13 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675026456
Notice informs viewers about Hollywood Academy Awards telecast on 6th April in Los Angeles, California.

Academy Award information in Los Angeles, California. Notice Reads 'Attention all movie fans, see and hear, Motion Picture Industry's Academy Award telecast, Monday night, April 6th. Trophy of Academy Awards in the background.

Date: 1959, March
Duration: 7 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675026462
View of the impact of floods in Formosa (Taiwan)

Newsreel 'News in brief, Formosa'. Typhoon Ellen caused urban flooding in southern and central Formosa (Taiwan). Taiwanese civilians inspect damage and piles of debris from typhoon. Flooded areas and damaged buildings seen. Relief work and rescue work in progress. Native people seen. Several men wear local Taiwanese hats. Pedicabs seen on street.

Date: 1959, August 13
Duration: 55 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675040725
Eighth Annual Junior Chamber of Commerce Safe Driving "Road-e-o"

Eighth Annual Junior Chamber of Commerce Safe Driving Road-e-o (rodeo). People stand in rows as a car passes. Top teenage drivers put the cars through demanding tests of skill and judgment. A driver seen in a car. Group of men seen clapping as a driver performs skillfully. The teenage drivers (all boys) meet United States President Eisenhower. Cameramen take photographs of President Eisenhower and the drivers.

Date: 1959, August 13
Duration: 59 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675040726