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1921 USA: General Pershing sails to honour war heroes
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April 29, 2026
April 29, 2026
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0:22Now PlayingDate: 11th October 1921
Location: U.S.A., New York, Harbour,
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
TITLE: Pershing sails to honour War Heroes. New York. Will place medals of honour on graves of "unknown warriors" at Paris and London.
U.S.A: New York Harbour:
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SV elev. General Pershing (US Army Commander in chief) and party (including his wife?) walk up gangplank where the general is greeted by ship's officer. (poor quality)
CU General Pershing.speaking
GV elev. crowd gathered on dockside.
MV Pershing with ships officer, removes his hat and waves
LS pan along covered deck of ship showing passengers, including General Pershing(?) waving.
LS travelling shot of ship sailing away. (poor shot).
Keywords: General John Pershing
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