Top News Stories Of 1955 - President Stricken
This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA.	Tape Master:	1612
	Catalog #:	353813
	Clip Number:	353813-1
	Orginal Film:	028-738-06
	Timecode:	00:51:54 - 00:52:35
	Location:	United States
	Year Shot:	1955 (Actual Year)
	Audio:	Yes
	Color:	No
	Headings:	HEALTH AND MEDICINE: Treatment LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA PERSONALITIES: Eisenhower, Dwight (Ike)
	Description:	Ike's heart attack plunged America and the free world into anxiety for 7 weeks, until his recovery was announced and the president returned to his Gettysburg farm for active convalescence. Establishing shot - President Eisenhower being wheeled out on the roof of Fitzimmons Veteran’s Hospital. CUS - President Eisenhower in a wheel chair, knees covered in a blanket. MCUS - Banner hanging across a street, "Welcome Home Ike". CUS - Kids waving at the camera man. MLS - Throngs of well wishers line the street. President Eisenhower riding in an open convertible. MCUS - Children line the streets with American flags in their hands. CUS - President Eisenhower at his mountain retreat. MLS - Vice President Nixon. MS - John Foster Dulles, Secretary of State and President Eisenhower sitting at a long table along with his other constituents.

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