Pope Receives Liberian Head.
Pope Receives Liberian Head.
Clip: 354353_1_1
Year Shot: 1956
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1623
Original Film: 029-080-03
HD: N/A
Location: Rome, Italy
Timecode: 00:09:23 - 00:10:07
President William V. Tubman of Liberia, and his family, join the long roster of world leaders who have visited the Vatican and been received by the Pope. His Holiness presents the head of the All-Negro republic with a Blessed Medal. Establishing shot - Liberian leader and his family getting out of a limo. MS - Vatican guards salute Tubman by raising their swords. MS - President Tubman and a Cardinal walking past the Vatican guards on their way to see Pope Pius the XII . MCUS - His Holiness presenting President Tubman with a holy medal that he has blessed. MS - The Pope greeting and shaking hands with President Tubman's family. MS - Pope Pius XII walking with President Tubman and his family.