Title:HARRY S TRUMAN VISITS GENERAL GRUENTHER AT SHAPE HEADQUARTERS, 12 JUNE 1956; ADMIRAL FECHTELER TURNS OVER COMMAND TO ADMIRAL BRISCOE [Allocated Title]
Film Number:NAT 1525
Other titles:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
Summary:Visit of Harry Truman to SHAPE Headquarters, and ceremonies marking the succession by Admiral Briscoe of Admiral Fechteler as Commander-in-Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe (CINCSOUTH).
Description:Harry Truman visits SHAPE HQ, 1956. Also present are General Schuyler and General Norstad.
(1) On the occasion of Admiral Briscoe's assumption of command of CINCSOUTH, US Navy band marches at NATO headquarters in Naples: Marines, international colour guard and Italian Carabinieri are inspected by Admiral Fechteler and Admiral Briscoe. The two admirals and other NATO officers salute the colours from the speaker's platform before giving speeches (Admiral Fechteler first), shaking hands and returning to the headquarters building. (2) Outside SHAPE headquarters, General Gruenther (with General Norstad and Field Marshal Montgomery) congratulates Admiral Fechteler and hands over a scroll to Admiral Fechteler. (A scroll is also given to Brigadier Cross, who takes it away). Admiral Fechteler gives a farewell speech. Shots of officers paying respects to fellow officers and their families: those present include General Gruenther, Admiral Fechteler, General Norstad and General Schuyler with their wives, Field Marshal Montgomery, and young people (including General Norstad's daughter and the children of Lieutenant Colonel S L Linden Kelly).
Alternative Title:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
