Seven Nations' Summit Conference, Manila (1966 Original Black & White Film)

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**Step back into October 1966 and experience *Seven Nations' Summit Conference, Manila*, a film documenting the historic summit attended by representatives from the United States, South Vietnam, Korea, Australia, Thailand, New Zealand, and the Philippines.**

The film highlights key moments from the conference, including Gen. William Westmoreland’s remarks on the burden of Vietnam in fighting the Viet Cong, and the nations' collective declaration of their intent to achieve freedom and development in Southeast Asia. The summit stands as a significant moment in Cold War diplomacy, underscoring the united front of these nations in the face of conflict in the region.

Source: National Archives. (1966). *Seven Nations' Summit Conference, Manila*. [Video] Retrieved from the National Archives Catalog, https://catalog.archives.gov/id/49634

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