Title:GENERAL EISENHOWER'S FAREWELL VISIT TO HOLLAND, 4 APRIL 1952 [Allocated Title]
Film Number:NAT 1184
Other titles:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
Summary:Scenes from General Eisenhower's visit to the Netherlands, in preparation for the end of his time as Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR).
Description:General Eisenhower arrives at Gilze-Ryen Military Airport, near Breda, where he is greeted by Vice-Admiral Jonkheer E J Van Hothe and Lieutenant Colonel Van Rest, 4 April 1952. He visits the Dutch Royal Military Academy where he inspects cadets; he is accompanied by General Asselman. Next, General Eisenhower visits the Dutch Ministry Of Internal Affairs at the Hague, where he meets the Minister of War and the Navy Kees Staf and other dignitaries, and also the Dutch War Ministry, accompanied by Staf. Staf also accompanies him on a visit to Prince Bernhard and Queen Juliana of the Netherlands at the Palace of Soestdijk. General Eisenhower drives to Zeist with Staf to meet General Norstad and other VIPs, including Dutch Air Commander. Finally, prior to his departure, General Eisenhower gives a farewell speech at Schipol Airport. A formation of aircraft spells IKE in the sky.
Alternative Title:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
