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Post-WWII - 1945, USA Welcomes: New York Hails Admiral Nimitz ca 09Oct45

Reel Number: 220473-37

Color: Black and White

Sound: SD

Year / Date: 1945,1940s

Country: USA

Location: New York City,NYC

TC Begins: 11:58:52

TC Ends: 12:01:03

Duration: 00:02:11

Post-WWII - 1945, USA Welcomes: New York Hails Admiral Nimitz Main title: Movietone News over eagle & military montage. 11:59:13 Intertitle: New York Hails Admiral Nimitz. 11:59:20 High Angle / HA 09Oct45 Military Parade up Broadway skyscraper canyon. GOOD. 11:59:32 Still photographers / cameramen follow parade on foot. Nimitz in motorcade waving w/ tickertape falling. Crowd cheers. 11:59:52 Decorated grandstand at City Hall. Crowd 12:00:06 LaGuardia presents Nimitz w/ City’s Medal of Honor. Nimitz shows medal to public. 12:00:19 Nimitz speech SOF: “We must make certain now & for the future that the peace is secure. We must remain strong. We must retain adequate sea power to ensure that we do not lose the peace.” cheering 12:00:40 Parade & Nimitz in car with LaGuardia. POV past sailors waving. Arriving at St. Patrick’s Cathedral & Archbishop Spellman in front. GOOD COVERAGE & QUALITY. Post-WW2; Welcoming; Hero; Military Celebrity; 1940s;

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