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President Olympio of Togo Visits the United States, 20 March 1962

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Digital Identifier:
USG-01-L
Title:
President Olympio of Togo Visits the United States, 20 March 1962
Date(s) of Materials:
20 March 1962
Description:
Motion picture covering the official state visit of President Sylvanus Olympio of Togo to the United States. After welcoming ceremonies with President John F. Kennedy, they go to the White House where President Olympio meets with African-Americans. Also included are stops at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, where President Olympio places a wreath, the Capitol, and American University, which presents President Olympio with an honorary degree. President Olympio also visits New York City and the United Nations (UN) headquarters and Niagara Falls, New York.
Presented by: United States Information Service (USIS).
Produced by: Sidney J. Stiber.
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Physical Description:
1 film reel (color; sound; 35 mm; 1000 feet; 10 minutes)
Contributor(s):
Stiber, Sidney J.
United States Information Agency
Subject(s):
Heads of state
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