Washington Greets Eisenhower

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1225
Date Released
24 Nov 1952
Date submitted
21 Nov 1952
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
8 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Washington Greets Ike. DESCRIPTION: After a brief holiday, the President-Elect of the United States flew to Washington with his wife. He received a great reception as he drove to the White House for talks with President Truman. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Plane coming into land. Ike and wife alight. Walks up to ‘mike’. Ike makes short speech saying how surprised he is to receive such a welcome. Mrs Eisenhower looking towards cameramen (hundreds of them) recognises one and says Hi-ya Jack. Drive to the White House through cheering crowds and past banner reading ‘Welcome IKE’. Lorry load of pressmen following Ike’s car, which is escorted by usual outriders. Car into grounds of White House. Cut-ins dozens camera & soundmen. Ike poses for men.
Keywords
Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Mass media; Aviation; Celebrations and festivals
Footage sources
United States of America
Card file number
58152
Length of story (in feet)
150
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Washington Greets Eisenhower', British Movietone News Issue No. 1225, 24 Nov 1952. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/18219 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)