Mr Churchill Gets Highest French Honour

Series

Series Name
British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.
1692
Date Released
19 May 1947
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
7 / 7
Summary
On visit to French capital wartime Prime Minister receives French Military Medal from Premier Ramadier, and a great ovation from populace.
Keywords
Politics and government; Awards and honours
Locations
France; Paris
Footage sources
Paramount [France]
Library number
16206
Credits:
Camera
J. J. Rebuffat
Camera
Jean Magny
Soundman
John Bertrand
Camera
Naintre
Length of story (in feet)
161
Story extras:
Production Documents

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Notes
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'Mr Churchill Gets Highest French Honour', British Paramount News Issue No. 1692, 19 May 1947. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/40544 (Accessed 11 Nov 2025)