On The Political Front
On The Political Front
Clip: 354339_1_1
Year Shot: 1956
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1622
Original Film: 029-078-02
HD: N/A
Location: Iowa
Timecode: 00:41:40 - 00:42:32
As the Presidential Campaign moves into high gear, Ike and Adlai visit the National Field Days as Jasper on successive days, to greet and address the 100,000 attending, a tailor-made cross-section of the farm voter. Establishing shot - Throngs of farmers turn out to greet President Eisenhower. MS - Mamie and President Eisenhower shaking hands with the farmers. MLAS - Throngs of Eisenhower supporters, I Like Ike signs pop up from the mass of the crowd. CUS - Of grass roots America, smiling. MS - President Eisenhower standing at the podium. CUS - Adlai Stevenson shaking hands with the farmers LWAS - A huge crowd turns out to see and hear Adlai Stevenson speak.