General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. ADMIRAL FARRAGUT MEMORIAL DEDICATION Location - Ciudadela Minorca

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General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. ADMIRAL FARRAGUT MEMORIAL DEDICATION Location - Ciudadela Minorca

1970

SUMMARY: Footage includes: (LS) USS LITTlE ROCK (CLG-4) and unidt DD anchored in harbor off Minorca, old Spanish cannon in FG; (MS) crowds gathered in Farragut Plaza (SV); (CU's) police pushing crowds backs making way for approaching military units (SV); two Spanish nuns in crowd; U.S. Color Guards USMC Honor Guard and USN Band arriving in Plaza; (MLS) Spanish military units approaching; (MS) ADM. W.F.A.WENDT, CINCNAVFOREUR and other VIP's arriving for ceremony; (CU's) people attending ceremony; VIP's at salute (SV); Mayor of Cuidadela, (name unknown) speaking from rostrum WEIDT speaking, U.S Ambassador Robt. C HILL speaking; officers and guests applauding; (MS) unvailing of statue of ADM. David G. FARRAGUT (SV); (CUs) ADM. Luis C. BLAICO Vice Pres of Spain speaking; shaking hands with Sculptress Mary BARNES: crwod departing area. (Overall quality of roll (G-VG)

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