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1943 U.S.A.: President Roosevelt presents anti-submarine boat to Ambassador Diamantopoulos
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May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
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0:51Now PlayingDate: 1st January 1943
Location: WASHINGTON, NAVY YARD, U.S.A.
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
Washington, Navy Yard, U.S.A.: GV Submarine boat in water with men lined up at quayside. SCU Roosevelt in car with Ambassador Dismantopoulous. SV Greek sailors lined up. SCU Roosevelt in car with Hellenic Ambassador, he presents ship. (Nat.sd.) SV Sailors uncovering name of ship 'KING GEORGE II SV Hellenic Ambassador accepts gift of ship (Nat.sd. - indistinct) STV Greek sailors turning and saluting as they go on board ship. Shot from ship showing Greek flag, men lined up on quayside.
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SCU ROOSEVELT presenting ship.
"This ship of war built by American hands in an American yard is delivered under the terms of Lend Lease to fighting Greece wherever they may be."
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