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Eisenhower at Manila University in Philippines SOF and Silent 6/17/60

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Film Identifier: F.2012-03-1087
Run Time
0h 14m 37s
Format
16mm
Color
B&W
Sound
Optical
Date Produced
1960
Abstract
Black and white outtakes of President Dwight D. Eisenhower receiving an honorary Doctorate of Law at the University of Manila. Eisenhower makes a speech thanking the university and talks about how General Douglas MacArthur received a similar doctorate from them. He reads out a message from MacArthur. Eisenhower talks about when he last came to the Philippines during World War II and lived in Manila. He discusses the importance of education and thanks the Philippines for helping the fight for democracy.
Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Actors, Performers and Participants
Eisenhower, Dwight (is participant)
Related Place
Manila (production location of)