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Richard Nixon visiting Lima, Peru in 1958. Anti american crowds holding placards fill a large square. A large wreath depicting North and South America is laid at the foot of a memorial. The police escort Nixon along the street as thronging crowds watch. Angry crowds surge after Nixon. Nixon’s plane landing in Quito, Ecuador. A guard of honor stand to attention as Nixon passes. Children in suits wave small flags. The Nixon’s debarking their plane in Caracas, Venezuela. Nixon shakes hands with foreign minister Óscar García Velutini, as photographers take his picture. A large anti american crowd is gathered, carrying banners and signs, one of which reads ‘Go Home Mr. Nixon’. Young men blowing horns boo. Nixon walks through a large military honor guard. Close up of soldiers standing to attention.