America Cheers War Heroes

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

42/53

Date Released

2 Jul 1942

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Desert Convoy Attacked
2. 2Silent Air Armada
3. 3Premier Back from USA
4. 4Their Majesties in Northern Ireland
5. 5America Cheers War Heroes
6. *Fishing in London Park
7. *Selkirk Common Riding
8. *Ship Built Upside Down
9. *Big Blaze in South Africa

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Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 5

Summary

Fifteen selected war heroes, ten of them British, start a tour of the United States. Beginning in New York crowds pack Broadway as the heroes get the typical ticker-tape welcome. In Madison Square before an audience of 15,000 Sergeant Herbert who was with the Commandos at Vaagso, speaks. Then on to Washington and at the White House the men are received by President Roosevelt.

Keywords

Politics and government; Celebrations and festivals; Military

Locations

New York; Washington; District of Columbia

Length of story (in feet)

185

Story extras:

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Notes

Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.

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