United Press Newsreel Compilation US military, Eisenhower, McCarthy, politics, etc.

Duration: 1200 ft.

Year Published: 1953

Creator: United Press International

Complete Record: Annapolis Beautiful women dressed in white walks on lawn at an outdoor military wedding. She helps to carry the American flag, approaches and embraces officer. Military men march in line. She stands with father (perhaps a colonel) Washington DC McCarthy hearings. Washington DC McCarthy hearings Washington DC CU of man reporting on Eisenhower’s reorganization of the government, specifically the creation of the Foreign Operations Administration. The goal is to, “get more defense more quickly with less dollars” White House MS of two men (reporting from legislature) at press microphones who speak to the amendment dealing with the withdrawal of funds from the UN if “Red China” was admitted. US government will take an active part in opposing China’s admission White House MS of elderly man discussing his inability to understand why anyone would support a certain “dangerous” law. Washington DC MS of politician speaking to tax cuts that will increase the deficit. Asks for an extension of the excess tax for six months. Washington DC Shot of politician explaining why he thinks there should be more air crafts somewhere. White House Eisenhower holds book jointly with men in fancy uniforms. Washington DC MS of reporter: Senate Committee found British owned ships have been carrying communist troops to fight against the US in Korea. No #, No title Military and political big wigs stand around. Man says air force is one of the most important arms of the US. Eisenhower and wife stand on front lawn, shaking hands with men injured in war. Washington DC MCU of man reporting plan to clean up New York waterfront and investigation of the area. No #, No title sound and picture badly damaged by water White house Two men speak into press microphones, reporting from congress and senate, trade acts Virginia Line of men dressed as revolutionary soldiers stand at attention with rifles. Eisenhower and others walk around, Eisenhower wears graduate robes, receives honorary degree, and gives speech. “True purpose of education is to teach young men and women how to be good citizens in a free government.” White House Woman and child walk on lawn. Commander and Mrs. Black speak to press with daughter. Washington DC MS of man reporting on international situation. White House LS of crowd of children stand on front steps. They are from a church that is making pillows for people with cancer. White House MS of men reporting from legislature on reductions of spending by government. White House MS of man reporting that the basic problems of South Asia aren’t military, but economic and political. The US can’t solve all the problems in the world for everyone. Pennsylvania MS of Eisenhower outside nice house with others (family?). MS of Eisenhower holding two fish by their gills, he swings them as he walks. White House First lady with two others. White House Political wigs sit around long table. Shots of important men (including president). No sound. Washington DC More political men reporting the best solution to defense with budget in mind. Washington DC LS of wounded people being carried out of truck on stretchers. Washington DC MS of attorney general reporting on Eisenhower executive order to get rid of people who challenge national security. As attorney general he had designated a list of 190 organizations that fit into this, and has added 62 others to examine whether or not they should be added. Government employees should not worry, it is not targeted at them. White House Two men report from legislature session. A new committee will look at economic security. Washington DC Men stand around table. MS of one who leans down and gives a seated woman a kiss on the cheek. No #, No title Establishing shot of Dept. of State plaque. MS of man being sworn in. White House Eisenhower and other guy at table. White House LS of Eisenhower on front steps with crowd.