Moving image
United States Government Agencies Collection
USG-01-L
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.