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13167_8912_eisenhower_heart_attack

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1955
B&W

Newsreel clips: Dr. Paul White of Boson gives press release about President Eisenhower’s condition after his heart attack. Whitehouse staff sort “get well” cards and letters; close up of pile of letters. A smiling Eisenhower is pushed out of hospital in wheelchair by nurse as other nurses and doctors watch. Dr. White gives another press release, saying he can’t predict whether Eisenhower can run for another term in office. Shot of flying plane. Eisenhower and wife deboard plane in Washington, then Eisenhower announcies that he will be “easing into” a return to his presidential duties. Shot of Eisenhower in presidential limousine, then a shot from a vehicle passing by crowd lined street and under “Welcome Home Ike!” banner and large American flag. Adlai Stevenson announces he will run for president again. Press snap photos as Stevenson and Eisenhower shake hands.