FAR EAST DEFENSE: Ike, Kishi Sign New Japan Security Pact
FAR EAST DEFENSE: Ike, Kishi Sign New Japan Security Pact
Clip: 363328_1_1
Year Shot: 1960
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1667
Original Film: 033-007-01
HD: N/A
Location: Washington, DC, USA
Timecode: 00:40:16 - 00:41:49
FAR EAST DEFENSE: Ike, Kishi Sign New Japan Security Pact In unprecedented and historic ceremony at the White House, President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Japan's Premier Kishi sign a new 10-year security treaty elevating Japan to the status of an ally and full equal of the U.S. Exterior White House, day, bare trees. Ike speaks (nat sound), praises the pact as culmination of goals from 1957, mentions complete equality, mutual understanding, shared aims. Kishi (?) signs. Secretary of State Christian Herter (?) signs. Handshake between Kishi and Ike. Group of press photographers. Ike and Mamie walk away from the event, holding hands.