Title:RENÉ COTY, PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, VISITS SHAPE HEADQUARTERS, 29 NOVEMBER 1957 [Allocated Title]
Film Number:NAT 1590
Other titles:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
Summary:President Coty's car arrives outside SHAPE headquarters, where he is greeted by General Norstad. Marseillaise plays and honour guard of gendarmes stand by, as General Norstad and President Coty walk to the entrance. President Coty is welcomed by Admiral Sala and poses with other senior staff (Brigadier Cross, General Schuyler). Inside, the President and General Norstad visit SHAPE Headquarters Operations Centre (SHOC): Brigadier General Harris (US Adjutant General at SHAPE) introduces NATO representatives, including Colonel Higgins (US Commandant), Colonel Edward L Rowney (Secretary of the Staff). General Norstad and President Coty sit at a table and talk with Air Marshal Constantine and Lieutenant Colonel Vernon Walters (interpreter). President Coty leaves SHAPE with General Norstad (Admiral Sala and General Schuyler following).
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Alternative Title:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
