A United Nations Security Council session held in Lake Success, New York during the Cold War. United States Ambassador to the United Nations Warren Austin replies on Ukrainian delegate Trassenko's position on Czech case. He speaks about external affairs of the United States. Britain's representative to the United Nations Alexander Cadogan seated next to Warren Austin.
A United Nations Security Council session held in Lake Success, New York during the Cold War. Representatives of different nations are seated. Britain's representative to the UN Alexander Cadogan and Soviet Union's representative on the United Nations Security Council Andrei Gromyko seated next to each other. A delegate speaks on the 1947 UN Partition Plan of Palestine which recommended 'the creation of a special international regime in the City of Jerusalem, constituting it as a corpus separatum under the administration of the United Nations.' He speaks about Jewish settlement in Jerusalem. Representatives of different nations seated.
Events in the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 16, 1962 when the United States and the Soviet Union confronted each other with nuclear destruction over Soviet missile positions in Cuba. A sign reads 'Fallout Shelter'. Supermarket food store shelves stripped by people eager to stock rations in case of nuclear war. Queues and lines at grocery checkouts as shoppers stock up.
Events held in the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 when the United States and the Soviet Union confronted each other with nuclear destruction. Governor of New York Nelson Rockefeller speaks into a microphone. Governor of Washington Albert Rosellini stands near Rockerfeller. Rockerfeller says that people should follow all instructions in civil defense bulletin available at civil defense offices throughout the nation.
Director of Insurance for Universal Pictures Benjamin Lorber lays a program of health insurance and medical services for all Americans in Washington DC, United States. At a hearing of the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, Benjamin Lorber sets forth a comprehensive and far-reaching program of health insurance and medical services for all Americans.
Views of Washington DC, United States prior to the presidential inaugural parade of Richard Nixon. Spectators, motorcycle police and traffic police along streets. Members of high school band march along the street.
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