UN TROOPS TOUR U.S. Part 1

Description

Summary: Tilt-down in front of St Patrick's Cathedral. Weather is dull. MLS, off-level, huge doors are opened. An American sailor, Filipino, and two Indian soldiers walk up steps, enter cathedral as people on the sidelines watch. LS, the two big doors are closed. (off-level) British sailor and an American soldier look at sculpture on carved doors. The two men walk away. Int, Cardinal Spellman's residence. Thai sailor, American soldier, and others, kiss the Cardinal's ring. Another American sailor, shown in second reel, kisses Cardinal's ring. MS, sailor lights candle. Seq: Int, home of Mrs William Sporborg as she stands at the door and greets her guests, two American sailors and Australian airman. Mrs Sporborg sits with Australian and American sailor. UN SERVICEMEN IN WASHINGTON D.C.: 10/25/1951: UN servicemen at ceremony at Tomb of Unknown Soldier. A wreath is placed by legionnaire. The servicemen meet Pres Harry S Truman on White House terrace. Pres stands with Secy of Defense Robert A Lovett and Gen Omar N Bradley, the servicemen are grouped around. MSs, different United Nations servicemen. LSs, from the back of the audience, during Dean Acheson's address - it is raining. CU, civilian cameraman smokes cigarette as sound camera runs.

Collection

Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities