The Eisenhower Story
The Eisenhower Story
The Eisenhower Story "The life story of a great American, war hero, leader in the post-war rearming of the North Atlantic nations, now Republican candidate for president. The Eisenhower story is presented as a special feature in the public interest, the first of two features on the coming elections. The next issue will present the Stevenson story."
The Eisenhower Story
Nice "hero" shot: low angle close up of smiling Dwight Eisenhower, removing and waving his hat as flashbulbs pop. Ike, wearing college robes and cap, speaks at podium. VS Eisenhower birthplace, including some shots with Ike there. Shot of four photos in very old school yearbook, one of which is young Eisenhower. West Point cadets march. VS Ike and the troops in North Africa. Eisenhower shakes hands with Britain's Montgomery. Ike, now a four star general, reviews troops. D-Day (view from troop transport as soldiers land). Ike speaks to the camera about "a truly heroic figure in this war: He is G.I. Joe." Eisenhower is received in Paris, London; shot of Ike with Churchill. Tickertape parade; Eisenhower speaks into microphone: "New York simply can't do this to a Kansas farmer boy and keep its reputation for sophistication." Ike visits wounded soldiers. Ike and other family with various grandchildren. Eisenhower speaks in collegiate setting, says no free nation can be neutral. Scenes of Ike involved with SHAPE. Ike speaks to camera about SHAPE: "We require faith, self-confidence, devotion, tenacity - always tenacity."
The Eisenhower Story
VS supporters with signs declaring that they like Ike. Ike in uniform with Henry Cabot Lodge. Ike and Mamie get off a plane. Ike speaks at microphones as he bids farewell to military life. Ike and Mamie get off a train, surrounded by campaign supporters. Ike (in civvies) speaks of peace with honor and the future of the United States of America. VS Republican National Convention in Chicago, Eisenhower waving, speaking, crowds celebrating; Richard Nixon vigorously wave Eisenhower's arm and points at Ike for the crowd's sake; their wives are beside them. Ike cooks breakfast. The Eisenhowers say goodbye to their son, Major John Eisenhower, as he departs for Korea. Eisenhower speaks to camera of integrity backed by strength and providing leadership in peace in the world; he pledges himself to this goal.