Au Revoir Monsieur Le President: Memorable Visit Ends

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

1986

Date Released

13 Mar 1950

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1World’s First Turbo-Jet Car Speeds on Test
2. 2Seretse Hopes to Rejoin Ruth Soon
3. 3Au Revoir Monsieur Le President: Memorable Visit Ends

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 3

Summary

President Auriol lays wreath at tomb of Unknown Soldier. He and Madame Auriol receive address of welcome from both House of Parliament. President visits a Bermondsey pre-fab and compliments people on fortitude shown during blitz. Memorable visit is climaxed by performance at Royal Opera House.

Keywords

Commemorations; Politics and government; Music and dance; Domestic life; Ceremonies

Library number

18481

Length of story (in feet)

540

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