Post-WWII - ca 1955, USA Government: Eisenhower Awarding Remagen Bridge Certificates to Military Veterans. 07Mar55
MS Military officers & civilians standing, includes 4-star General Matthew Ridgway; Pres. Eisenhower followed by Gen. Carl Spaatz in suit & other civilians enter room, Ike introduces ?? & shakes hands. Ike speaks to group & presents certificates to civilian & three military recipients (last is 3-star General John W. Leonard).
11:38:15 All pose for picture standing behind Ike, w/ Spaatz seated on his left, & others at large table.
11:38:41 CU of certificates held by several men outside of White House (overexposed but Society of the Remagen Bridge visible across top).
Post-WW2; 1950s;
NOTE: Also present: Gen. Alfred Gruenther; Secretary of Defense Charles Wilson. Ike established the Society of Remagen Bridge.
Post-WWII - ca 1955, USA Government: Eisenhower Awarding Remagen Bridge Certificates to Military Veterans. 07Mar55 MS Military officers & civilians standing, includes 4-star General Matthew Ridgway; Pres. Eisenhower followed by Gen. Carl Spaatz in suit & other civilians enter room, Ike introduces ?? & shakes hands. Ike speaks to group & presents certificates to civilian & three military recipients (last is 3-star General John W. Leonard). 11:38:15 All pose for picture standing behind Ike, w/ Spaatz seated on his left, & others at large table. 11:38:41 CU of certificates held by several men outside of White House (overexposed but Society of the Remagen Bridge visible across top). Post-WW2; 1950s; NOTE: Also present: Gen. Alfred Gruenther; Secretary of Defense Charles Wilson. Ike established the Society of Remagen Bridge.