Eisenhower In Ireland (1962)

Unissued / unused material. Former US President, General Dwight Eisenhower (Ike) in Wexford, Eire (Southern Ireland, Republic of Ireland). Various shots US army helicopter landing. Ike gets out of helicopter and is greeted by dignitaries, including local mayor. It is very bad weather - rainy and windy. Various shots Irish army guard of honour. People waiting in rain under statue. Cars arriving and Ike getting out, press photographers and reporters surround car. Various shots Ike inspecting guard of honour. Crowds waving flags. Eisenhower posing with local dignitaries and their families. Date on dope sheet is 23/08/1962. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from th