Title:THE DEPARTURE OF GENERAL RIDGWAY, JULY 1953 - REEL 2 [Allocated Title]
Film Number:NAT 1363
Other titles:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
Summary:Turnover ceremony of SACEUR from General Ridgway to General Gruenther at SHAPE headquarters. General Ridgway (flanked by General Gruenther and Admiral Lemonnier) speaks on steps of SHAPE headquarters.
Description:General Ridgway welcomes General Gruenther to his new command, testifying as to his service and that of SHAPE and Allied Command Europe staff. Ridgeway goes on to speak of the pride the NATO nations can draw from the advances they have made to date. Ridgeway also notes that the weakness in the military capabilities of NATO to which he has drawn attention can be overcome with timely intervention. Continued vigilence and momentum is necessary to ensure the protection of the NATO nations. Further remarks are forthcoming about the need for improved investment and resourcing. Ridgeway also notes the need for improved education of the public as to the necessity of NATO. His speech concludes with further testimony to General Ridgway and "the men and women of NATO".
Alternative Title:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
