Pledge of Allegiance (Universal Newsreel, May 1957)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: NEW YORK - 80,000 persons including newly-naturalized citizens gather on Central Park Mall for the observance of "I Am An American Day." Elder Statesman Bernard Baruch is among the notables present and Mayor Wagner calls attention to the increasing burdens of citizenship in a troubled world. 2A/B/C/D/E. WORLD NEWS IN BRIEF — GETTYSBURG VISIT - President Eisenhower and guest Viscount Montgomery, World War II comrades in arms, look over the historic terrain at Gettysburg, one of the world's greatest battlegrounds. / DIEM IS HAILED - New York stages its traditional Broadway parade of welcome for the Viet Nam president who, with U.S. aid, has proved one of communism's greatest foes in southeast Asia. / CHILD AMBASSADOR - In San Francisco, the 11-yr.-old boy winner of a contest in international relations is greeted by the Pakistan Consul General on eve of trip to Far East as goodwill ambassador. / COTY IN ITALY - The French President, Rene Coty, first chief of state from France to visit Italy since World War II, gets a royal reception in Rome during tour of famous landmarks. / MRS. AMERICA - In Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., attractive wife of Air Force officer and mother of four children, Mrs. Linwood Findley of Washington, D.C., wins coveted title from field of charming housefraus. 3. JET-AGE MONKEYSHINES: ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Zoo's 31st Chimpanzee Show is a mirth-ful, tuneful, hilarious parade of hijinks by the talented stars of the chimp family. As "Space Cadets" and 'Rock 'N Roll" musicians, the simian stars will delight the eyes and ears. 4. GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY RODEO: LOS BANOS, CA - Preceded by a colorful float parade put on by the city's youngsters, the 50th anniversary rodeo provides action and suspense right from the start. A gala show with a smash ending!

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library