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Post-WWII - 1955, USA Government: Eisenhower Awarding Remagen Bridge Certificates to Military Veterans. 07Mar55

Reel Number: 220539-12

Color: Black and White

Sound: SIL

Year / Date: 1950s1955,

Country: USA

Location: Washington, DC

TC Begins: 11:37:23

TC Ends: 11:39:03

Duration: 00:01:40

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.

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