Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. DEDICATION OF CEMETERY, SURESNES (PARIS), FRANCE

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Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. DEDICATION OF CEMETERY, SURESNES (PARIS), FRANCE

1952

Gen Marhsall speaking from balcony of memorial building introduces Gen Matthew B. Ridgway, CG SHAPE. Ridgway addresses "all people of all lands to whom life without our spiritual heritage....to die if need be, for the principles which enoble man". French Prime Minister Antoine Pinay delivers a message from Pres Vincent Auriol. Gen Omar Bradley, Lt Gen Manton S. Eddy and Gen Thomas T. Handy seated with other dignitaries during Pinay's speech. guests stand during benediction. Spectators' Representatives Leo R. Allen (R-Ill), Olin E. Teague (D-Tex) and Senators John McClellan (D-Ark) and Guy Gordo (R-Ore) stand during "taps". Gen Ridgway salutes as the Star Spangled Banner is heard.

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