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DeGaulle In Mexico: Stronger Ties Sought On His Goodwill Tour

DeGaulle In Mexico: Stronger Ties Sought On His Goodwill Tour
Clip: 429509_1_1
Year Shot: 1964 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1721
Original Film: 037-023-01
HD: N/A
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Timecode: 00:39:02 - 00:40:20

Mexico City gives French President Charles De Gaulle the most tumultuous welcome ever given a visiting Chief of State since the late President Kennedy's arrival here two years ago. DeGaulle is in Mexico as part of his program to advance French prestige in Latin America. The warm reception he receives augurs great promise. Mexico City, Mexico A motorcade with President Charles DeGaulle, ticker tape. MCUS - Profile of President De Gaulle standing up in a convertible waving to the people. MS - Huge string of balloons tied together add character to the fiesta. MS - President Adolfo Lopez Mateos and President Charles DeGaulle standing up in the convertible, driving through ticker tape and balloons and a lot of cheering. OHS - Throngs of people in the Mexican Square in Mexico, and you can see the Presidential Palace in the background. MLS - President Adolfo Lopez Mateos and President Charles DeGaulle standing on the balcony of the Presidential Palace overlooking Constitution Plaza and he will be the first foreign head of state to address the people. MCUS - President Charles DeGaulle and President of Adolfo Lopez Mateos of Mexico shaking hands with the people.