Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: President and People Greet War Heroes

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
682A
Date Released
2 Jul 1942
Date submitted
29 Jun 1942
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 6
Section Title
Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: War Heroes in Washington, and New York. DESCRIPTION: Ten British and five American War Heroes were welcomed in New York by Wendell Wilkie and took part in a War Bond Rally. At Washington they were received by President Roosevelt. SHOTLIST: Secretary of the Treasury, Morgenthau, welcomes the British and American war medal men. He initiated their nation-wide tour to promote War Bond sales. At the White House, President Roosevelt receives winners of decorations for valour, men who have been honoured for heroism and sacrifice. The First Lady and British Ambassador, Lord Halifax, were also present. In New York: 15 United National heroes are greeted by Wendell Wilkie. They drive up the Broadway sitting on the back-seats of the cars. Crowds cheer all the way along. Mayor La Guardia makes a speech. Crowds gather in the City Hall Plaza, where they are welcomed by La Guardia. There is a big reception in Madison Square Garden where you see the men line up on the platform. The Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes are hoisted to the roof. One of the heroes is Ensign Donald Mason of the US Navy, who is introduced by Mayor La Guardia. Nettleton, VC is also present. Sergeant Herbert, (Commando) British Soldier, makes a short speech. There is a procession uptown. Extra police hold the crowds in check. Crowds shouting.
Keywords
Politics and government; Foreign relations; Fundraising; Celebrations and festivals; Military
Footage sources
United States of America
Card file number
42527
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
72
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: President and People Greet War Heroes', British Movietone News Issue No. 682A, 2 Jul 1942. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/12331 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)