President Eamon de Valera Welcomed To USA
President Eamon de Valera Welcomed To USA
A native son comes home. The President Eamon de Valera of Ireland is welcomed to the U.S. by President Lyndon Johnson - a visit of sentimental value rather than of international importance. The Irish patriot was born in the City of New York and taken to Ireland as an infant. He was a leader in the Irish fight for independence. Mr. de Valera was invited to the United States by President Kennedy on his trip to Ireland. Washington DC A limousine pulls up in front of the White House and the President of Ireland, Eamon de Valera steps out and is greeted by President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird. MS - A good size crowd has gathered to welcome the President of Ireland to the USA. MS - A motorcade drives down Pennsylvania Avenue. Crowds of people lining the streets. MS - Military marching band. CUS - Exterior shot of Blair House. MCUS - President de Valera, President Johnson and their wife s walking up the steps to Blair House. MCUS - The Irish and American flags.