Recherche dans la collection - No. 56, [Herter Named]

CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION, TELEVISION: NATIONAL NEWS LIBRARY

1983-0127

Vidéo

1 of 1

1959-04-19

Columbia Broadcasting System

Outside his Augusta, Georgia summer home, American President Dwight D. Eisenhower announces his nomination of Christian Archibald Herter for the position of Secretary of State. herter steps to the microphone, thanks the President for his confidence, and promises to do his best. Asked by a reporter whether his arthritis will be a handicap, Herter says it is only difficult to stand or walk too long and that his crutches are adequate support. Asked about foreign policy, Herter says it is too early to answer, but that he has already been past of "the Eisenhower team", and that one could expect the team policy to continue. A cut away shows cameraman set up on the lawn. <75s>

English

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