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1947 South African Field Marshall Smuts honoured in Athens
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0:41Now PlayingDate: 9th January 1947
Location: Greece
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Gree Honours South Africa's Prime Minister
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ATHENS Smuts arrives in Athens and given Freedom of the City receives an Honorary Degree at the University (good shot of the University) and makes a tribute at the Unknown Warrior's Tomb
SMUTS Arrives in Athens. Receives the Freedom of the City - a Honorary Degree at the University - and pays a tribute to the Unknown Warrior's Tomb. later lands on the aerodrome in South africa and receives a warm-hearted family welcome; Finally, at Union Buildings, Pretoria receives the final contributions of the People of Britain Fund and makes a speech of thanks
Personalities - Politicians; South Africa; Ceremonies - Decorations
SMUTS, Field Marshal Jan Christiaan, OM, CH, PC, ED, KC, FRS (1870-1950) South African statesman
Museums, recognition, awards, honors, medal, post-war
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