Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. ARRIVAL OF FIELD MARSHALL SIR HAROLD ALEXANDER, WASHINGTON, D.C

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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. ARRIVAL OF FIELD MARSHALL SIR HAROLD ALEXANDER, WASHINGTON, D.C

1952

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Speaking into mikes on arrival at MATS Airport, Sir Alexander says he is glad to be on US soil; that he looks forward to renewing old friendships and making new ones. 235' of sound test follows at this point (unrelated to coverage). (Silent): Four engine Royal Canadian AF plane taxis. Alexander deplanes. He is greeted by civilian and military officials including Sec Def Robert A. Lovett. Alexander greets the officers on a receiving line; troops the combined services Honor Guard. Alexander shakes hands with Lovett and with Gen Omar Bradley. Btry of civilian newsreel men wait to photograph Alexander. Alexander is interviewed by newsmen. Note: Some footage soft.

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