Canada and US Honour Everest Conquerors

Series

Series Name
British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.
2398
Date Released
22 Feb 1954
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Belgian Beats Sammy McCarthy
  2. 2Famous Ladies Launch Two Ships
  3. 3Reports in Brief
  4. 4Reports in Brief
  5. 5Reports in Brief
  6. 6Canada and US Honour Everest Conquerors
  7. 7French Make Record Ocean Descent
  8. 8Queen Opens Australian Parliament

Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 8
Summary
President Eisenhower bestows medals on Everest leaders Hunt and Hillary. Ottawa Mr Lester Pearson makes presentation to Hillary on behalf of Canadian Government.
Keywords
Politics and government; Exploration and explorers; Awards and honours
Locations
White House
Library number
22023
Length of story (in feet)
94
Story extras:
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