| PEACE PAGEANT HERALDS SPIRITS OF CHRISTMAS Eisenhower speaking:- On the Spirit of Christmas, turns on the lights. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 8606 | |
| Catalog #: | 44850 | |
| Clip Number: | 44850-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 2921 G | |
| Timecode: | 01:06:20 - 01:08:22 | |
| Location: | Washington DC | |
| Year Shot: | 1956 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | HOLIDAYS: Christmas LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington D.C. PERSONALITIES: Eisenhower, Dwight (Ike) | |
| Description: | PEACE PAGEANT HERALDS SPIRITS OF CHRISTMAS Eisenhower speaking:- On the Spirit of Christmas, turns on the lights. Washington DC, United States of America USA. MS. Congregation. MS. Mr. and Mr. Eisenhower on rostrum. CU. Eisenhower speaking On the Spirit of Christmas. "We must proceed by faith knowing the light of Christmas is eternal though we cannot always see it. We must believe that the truth of Christmas is constant, that man can live together in peace as Lincoln said, ‘with charity for all, with firmness in the right.’ In this spirit I now turn on the lights of the National Christmas Tree." LS Christmas tree lit up. CU. President Eisenhower continues his speech on Christmas. "By the light of Christmas charity and Christmas truth, we enter the New Year with gratitude and strength. In this spirit, let us make sure that 1957 will add a memorable chapter to the story of mankind. And now on behalf of Mrs. Eisenhower and myself, may I wish for all of you in this audience, throughout our nation, throughout the world, a truly, Merry Christmas. And may the Father of us all, bless all who dwell upon the earth." LS. Choir singing. | |
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