Eisenhower’s Big Day In Town (1959)

Unissued / unused material. American newsreel item. President Dwight Eisenhower’s (Ike) big day in town, New York, United States of America (USA). High angled shot of area that has been cleared for building of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, crowds have assembled for Ike’s inauguration of the centre. LS Eisenhower waving from stand. CU plan of new centre. MS Eisenhower being handed spade which he uses to dig first clod of earth. LS crowd. Various shots Eisenhower arriving at World Trade Fair at New York Coliseum, he looks at exhibits from various countries. Representatives from Cuba present the President with a gift of Cuban cigars. LS Eisenhower and delegates on escalator, Eisenhower waving. Date on dope sheet is 14/05/1959. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT