U.S. Welcomes Japan's Head of State (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1961)

Description

The original release sheet reads: U.S. WELCOMES JAPAN'S HEAD OF STATE Premier Hayato Ikeda of Japan finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of activity upn his arrival in Washington to confer with President Kennedy and other U.S. officials. He is honored at a reception given by Eric Johnson; has luncheon with the President and former President Eisenhower and then sails the Potomac with the President aboard his yacht. NATO CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is 10 years old and a parade marks a successful decade of maintaining peace in Europe against any Red threat. POPE JOHN XXIII WELCOMES CHURCH LEADERS The first Ecumenical Council since 1869 is covening in Rome in an effort to unite the Eastern and Greek Orthodox Churches with the Roman Church. CHINESE RACE DRAGON BOATS On Formosa, 24-man crews race their ponderous Dragon Boats down the Tamsui River. They say: "Keep your sleek Western shells - we'll stick to craft that takes muscle to maneuver!" TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO The DEMOCRATIC Convention in Philadelphia nominates Franklin D. Roosevelt for his second term as Alben Barkley delivers the keynote address and a riot breaks out as AL SMITH followers declare the nomination is steam-rolled. The WORST HEAT WAVE in history gripped the country, causing a billion dollars damage and brings death to more than a thousand. From plague-ridden crops to melting pavements, both country-side and cities felt the unprecedented weather.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library