| 1960 Republican Convention: Nixon Nominated | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 385 |
| Catalog #: | 432944 | |
| Clip Number: | 432944-3 | |
| Orginal Film: | WPA 920 | |
| Timecode: | 01:37:04 - 01:40:09 | |
| Location: | Chicago, IL | |
| Year Shot: | 1960 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ELECTIONS: Conventions LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Illinois, Chicago POLITICS: United States | |
| Description: | MS of President DWIGHT EISENHOWER and MAMIE EISENHOWER exiting Air Force One, walking down steps, people cheering. (MOS) TLSs of Ike riding in motorcade through Chicago, waving to crowds from open car, using the famous "V" sign that Nixon appropriated; Secret Servicemen flank convertible. (MOS) Panning TLSs crowds gathered outside Hilton Hotel. (MOS) Great TLS/MSs ticker tape parade, Mr. Eisenhower's car buried in a shower of confetti; Ike is unfazed, keeps waving as people hurl pounds of confetti at him-- geez, Rip Taylor never threw this much confetti in his whole life! Good shot of crowd from POV of car, a sign reading "Thank You Ike" in BG. (MOS) Panning TLS convention floor. (MOS) MS young Caucasian woman standing on police rail to get better view outside Hilton hotel; MS young white man climbing lightpole at corner of Michigan and Balbo; MS African-American police officer standing at police line, making sure the eager white people holding "Thank You, Ike" signs and "TWA Welcomes Ike" balloons stay in check; TLS Ike motorcade arriivng at Hilton hotel. AUDIO BEGINS. MS RICHARD NIXON and PAT NIXON crossing street. TLS Eisenhower motorcade, Ike standing in car, waving and smiling; they stop, Ike gets out, is greeted by Dick and Pat. TLS convention floor, delegates chanting "We Want Ike." | |
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