Top News Stories Of 1955 - President Stricken
Top News Stories Of 1955 - President Stricken
Ike's heart attack plunged America and the free world into anxiety for 7 weeks, until his recovery was announced and the president returned to his Gettysburg farm for active convalescence. Establishing shot - President Eisenhower being wheeled out on the roof of Fitzimmons Veteran s Hospital. CUS - President Eisenhower in a wheel chair, knees covered in a blanket. MCUS - Banner hanging across a street, "Welcome Home Ike". CUS - Kids waving at the camera man. MLS - Throngs of well wishers line the street. President Eisenhower riding in an open convertible. MCUS - Children line the streets with American flags in their hands. CUS - President Eisenhower at his mountain retreat. MLS - Vice President Nixon. MS - John Foster Dulles, Secretary of State and President Eisenhower sitting at a long table along with his other constituents.