Eisenhower and Formosa
Series
- Series Name
- British Movietone News
Issue
Story
- Story No. within this Issue
- 2 / 4
- Summary
- MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Eisenhower & Formosa. DESCRIPTION: In Washington, President Eisenhower’s first report to the nation brought applause from Congress for his Formosa decision. In Formosa itself, the Chinese Nationalist Army (said to number between a quarter and half a million men) parade before their leader, Chiang Kai-Shek. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. Eisenhower entering Congress. Cut-in of Congress delegates. SCU & CU Eisenhower addressing Congress speaking on the releasing of the 7th US Fleet off Formosa. Cut-in of delegates listening & loud applause. In Formosa, various shots of Sherman tanks lined up for parade. Also shots of troops. Cut-in of General Chiang Kai Shek. Marchpast of troops.
- Keywords
- Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Vehicles; Ceremonies; Military
- Footage sources
- United States of America
- Card file number
- 58524
- Credits:
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- Commentator
- Leslie Mitchell
- Length of story (in feet)
- 131
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