United States President Harry Truman gives Medals of Honor to World War II veterans during a ceremony at the White House in Washington DC. Relatives and military leaders attend the ceremony. President Truman decorates the veterans with the medals. Sylvester S. Herrera in a wheel chair being awarded the Medal of Honor. Naval officers clap for their men. The 28 war veterans pose for a photograph with President Truman.
President Sukarno of Indonesia visits Washington DC. U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon welcomes President Sukarno at an airport. Photographers take pictures. Dignitaries in staff cars. They arrive at the White House. United States President Dwight D Eisenhower shakes hands and greets President Sukarno at the White House.
United States President Dwight D Eisenhower attends meeting in Panama. President Eisenhower is greeted by the host President. Heads of 17 American Nations seated at table during the meeting. The conference culminates with a five point declaration of common ideals reaffirming the unity of the Western Hemisphere. It also highlighted the Inter American Atom Development Plan. Photographers take pictures. Panama President decorates each member with a medal.
The 8th National High School Championship Rodeo in Reno, Nevada. Teenagers of 14 States participate in the Championship. Young boys ride bulls and horse. They fall on the ground after riding for a short period on horseback.
Voting Headquarters at a township in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. 'Cumberland Election' written outside the house. Dwight D Eisenhower along with his wife cast their vote. Voters stand in line to cast their votes in the ballot box. Richard Nixon seated with family members. President Eisenhower gives a brief speech on being elected as President of the United States.
United States 9th Infantry Division troops in Cambodia during the Cambodian Campaign of the Vietnam War. Troops on M113 Armored Personnel Carriers. A cow next to the vehicles. A vehicle drives through a forest area. They arrive at a small village with damaged thatched huts. 9th Infantry Division troops burn the huts.
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