U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy, Chairman of Subcommittee investigating Army Signal Corps Subversion and Espionage, and Subcommittee Chief Counsel, Roy Cohn, question a witness about the access of Army Signal Corps contractors to classified information. They conclude contractors had access up to and including information classified as "Secret." Mr. Cohn and Senator McCarthy decide to call Joseph Livitsky to testify. Senator McCarthy states that Livitsky was involved with the Rosenberg spy ring and Mr. Cohn concurs.
Senator Joseph McCarthy, Chairman, Senate Subcommittee investigating Army Signal Corps Subversion and Espionage together with Subcommittee Chief Counsel, Roy Cohn, at a table. Some Subcommittee staff are present. Senator McCarthy walks outside with several Army Generals during a break in proceedings. View of the U.S. Federal Courthouse, Foley Square, New York City, United States.
A zoo-keeper gives bath to elephants at a zoo in Washington DC, United States. Water is sprayed in animal cages to give the animals, a relief from the scorching heat. Polar and grizzly bear swim in their pool.
Bella Abzug makes a speech at National Women's Conference in Houston, Texas. Bella Abzug surrounded by photographers and reporters. Barbara Jordan delivers her speech during the National Women's Conference. Indiana State senator Joan Governs speaks. Montage shows interviews and speeches by several other prominent American women figures both for and against the Equal Rights Amendment, including Gloria Steinem, conservative and anti-feminist Phyllis Schlafly, Mary Anne Krupsak, Eleanor Smeal, Liz Carpenter, and Rosalynn Carter.
Commissioner of New York, Claire Randall makes her speech at the National Women's Conference in Houston, Texas. She proposes the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Several women delegates present at the meeting oppose ERA and state their reasons. Some anti-ERA banners are seen that say "Stop ERA" and some speakers speak in favor of the ERA amendment, while others speak against the ERA amendment. Ratification of the Amendment is put to a vote and an overwhelming number of attendees rise in support of it, cheering loudly.
A suburban shopping center in the United States. Wide variety of 1950s cars parked in parking lot of the Cross County Center located in Yonkers, New York. Signs for 'First National Stores'. Other signs seen include, Andrews, Lerner Shops, Stamp Bonus Days, Gimbels, and Red Coach Inn. A woman is seen with a shopping cart and carrying a large box of Stanzal Detergent. Children climb onto mechanical rocket amusement rides. A girl climbs into a 'Sputnik' toy ride. A small roller coaster is seen in action. View through the window of a brass goods store has a sign that reads, 'Chemex'.
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