Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos and his wife Imelda Marcos are greeted by President and Mrs. Johnson at the White House, beginning a two-week state visit. The Philippine leader praises Johnson's firm stand in Asia and later attends the opening of the Metropolitan Opera in New York as the guest of Mrs. Johnson. Washington D.C.: MS on a rainy day outside the White House, honor army guards line the drive to Welcome President Marcos and his wife. CU President Lyndon Baines Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson shaking the hand of President Ferdinand E. Marcos and his wife, Imelda. CU President Johnson and Mrs Johnson with President Ferdinand Marcos and Imelda Marcos standing on the steps of the White House for photo opportunity. New York, New York: Aerial Shot of New York City, New York. MCU of the Pan AM (1966). MS Helicopter landing on the roof of Manhattan Skyscrapers and Empire State Building in the background. CU President Marcos disembarking from the helicopter greeted by US top officials. President Marcos stops to shake hands. MS of the New Metropolitan Opera House building. MCU Throngs standing behind police barricades to see President Marcos. President and Mrs. Marcos arriving at the opera as guests of Lady Bird Johnson and are greeted by the general manager, Rudolf Bing. Interior shot of the Metropolitan Opera House Lobby as President Marcos, General Manager Rudolf Bing, Imelda Marcos and First Lady Mrs. Johnson walk through. Interior shot of the packed balconies of opera enthusiasts enjoying the first performance.