President Elpidio Quirino of the Philippines visits the United States. A Philippine Airlines Douglas DC-6 aircraft taxis in after landing and parks on the ramp at Washington National Airport, Washington, DC.. Philippine President Elpidio Quirino waving his hat descends steps from the airplane. He is greeted by U.S. Secretary of State, Dean Acheson. President Elpidio Quirino gets into a car and drives off. Motorcade including President Quirino's car travels through the District of Columbia. President Quirino addresses a gathering in a large hall.
A number of cars drive toward the Main Labor Building at 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, in Washington, DC. Labor leaders pose for a photograph. They enter the Main Labor Building. Photographers take pictures. U.S. Secretary of labor, James P. Mitchell, greets the visitors. He and Dave Beck, President of the Brotherhood of Teamsters, exchange gifts of various sorts. Secretary Mitchell removes his tie clasp and presents it to Mr. Beck, placing it on the latter's tie. Mitchell and Beck look at pictures together. Exterior views of the Main Labor Building.
U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower at the White House, Washington DC. The portico of the White House building. President Dwight D. Eisenhower poses for a photograph with officials outside the building. The President shakes hands with each of the officials. Cars drive out of the portico.
Vice President Richard M. Nixon sitting with other members of the Cabinet at a meeting with President Eisenhower. Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles is seated to the President's right and speaking to him. Among others present are Nelson Rockefeller, Undersecretary of Health, Education, and Welfare; Henry Cabot Lodge, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations; and Charles E. Wilson, Secretary of Defense.
James Bryant Conant, Civilian High Commissioner of the Federal Republic of Germany, takes a seat opposite German official, across a long table. They each sign documents that are then exchanged and countersigned. This action appears to be related to the end of the Allied occupation of Germany, and changes Conant's status, from High Commissioner, to that of U.S. Ambassador to the now sovereign FRG. View of the signed document. Photographers take pictures.
Army tank driver demonstrates ability to smoothly rotate turret on M47 Patton tank. A line of tanks proceeds on a road. Maneuverability of tank and turret is demonstrated as a tank is underway on the road. Tanks drive through a water obstacle. Many new tanks are seen parked in marshaling area. A tank driver climbs out of tank and greets U.S. Army officer and a civilian.
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