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1946 Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten receives the Freedom of the City

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Date: 15th July 1946

Location: USA, United States

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

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SLATE INFORMATION: More Honours for Lord Louis Mountbatten

ENGLAND: London: City of London: Guildhall:

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MOUNTBATTEN LORD & LADY. Shots of him in state carriage driving to Guild hall where he receives the freedom of the city, shots of the Lord Mayor receiving him Lord Chamberlain speaks, also Lord Louis speaks, shots of him receiving the sword of Honour, signs the book of fame,

Earl Mountbatten of Burma (Lord Louis Mountbatten), Royalty; Ceremonies - Local Government

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