Mme Chiang Kai Shek and General De Gaulle in USA

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
45/73
Date Released
10 Sep 1945
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Japanese Surrender
  2. 2Mme Chiang Kai Shek and General De Gaulle in USA
  3. 3St Leger at Work

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 3
Summary
Mme Chiang calls on President Truman at the White House and while there has a meeting with General George Marshall to talk over China’s problems. General de Gaulle was also in the USA and is seen bestowing decorations on American officers. Truman returns the compliment and decorates de Gaulle with the Order of Merit. After driving through New York’s streets he arrives at City Hall where Mayor La Guardia receives the Legion of Honour from the General.
Keywords
Politics and government; Military; Awards and honours
Length of story (in feet)
144
Story extras:
Film clip
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