Gen. Ike Returns: Seeks More Arms for NATO Nations.
Gen. Ike Returns: Seeks More Arms for NATO Nations.
Gen. Ike Returns: Seeks More Arms for NATO Nations. Declining to discuss politics, General Dwight Eisenhower returns to Washington, to discuss with President Truman the expediting of arms to NATO nations in Europe. He also meets with high officials at the Pentagon. Night, Ike & Mamie Eisenhower disembark airplane at airport. Ike is greeted by Gen. Omar Bradley and the Secretary of Defense, Robert Lovett. Still nighttime (fairly dark picture), Ike speaks at microphones to cameras, says he is here to talk military affairs. Day, Ike (in uniform) exits car, pauses for the many press photographers to snap photos (shot of about 8 photographers aiming and snapping, flashes going off). Interior, Truman and Eisenhower sit and chat while occasional camera flashes go off. Photo opportunity; though Ike protests, it looks like this is benefiting his upcoming campaign for president.