Overview of Panama City, Panama. U.S. Presidential Lockheed Constellation airplane, the Columbine, taxis in after landing. U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower deplanes is greeted by representatives of the American Republics. Building in which meetings will be held. The Heads of State of American countries seated at a conference table. Place names visible include: Peru; Bolivia; Uruguay;Nicaragua; Haiti;Mexico;Equador;United States; Cuba;Venezuela;and Paraguay. Large group of photographers record event. "Cromocine" written on side of one camera. On July 22, 1956, President Eisenhower, in tuxedo with white dinner jacket, and other Heads of State, and ladies formally dressed, enter a reception hall, where President of host country, Panama, decorates the attending heads of state, including President Eisenhower.
United States President Dwight D Eisenhower attends meeting in Panama. President Eisenhower is greeted by the host President. Heads of 17 American Nations seated at table during the meeting. The conference culminates with a five point declaration of common ideals reaffirming the unity of the Western Hemisphere. It also highlighted the Inter American Atom Development Plan. Photographers take pictures. Panama President decorates each member with a medal.