1942 American troops arrive in London

Date: 7th September 1942

Location: England

Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)

SLATE INFORMATION: America Marches in the City

ENGLAND: London:

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AMERICA MILITARY. Reception of U.S. Troops at Guildhall..received by Lord Mayor..U.S. Flag flying on"..march thro' blitzed London..Eden & Morrison arrive

AMERICA, Naval. Unit in Britain (2 shots)

EDEN, Mr.Anthony. Arrives at Guildhall & Mr. Morrison at Guildhall for reception of U.S. troops

FLAGS. U. S. flag flying over Guildhall

GUILDHALL, LONDON U.S.Troops lunch at..Eden & Morrison arrive..U.S.Flag flying on Guildhall..troops received by Sir John Laurie,Lord Mayor

LAURIE, Sir John. (New Lord Mayor of London, 1941) Receives U.S.Troops at Guildhall for reception

LONDON. U.S. Troops march thro' blitzed London to Guildhall reception..City..St. Pauls..cheery crowds..Firemen Guard of Honour

MORRISON Herbert W.Mr. Eden arrives at Guildhall for reception of U.S. troops

ST. PAULS. U.S. Troops march past en route to Guildhall.. pan to

United States of America; Military - Active

World War II, WWII, Second World War, War, World War Two, St Pauls Cathedral, Army Air Force, USMC, United States Marine Corps, reception, City of London Corporation, honour guard, Allies

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