George Marshall Honoured By Ambassadors (1949)

Unused / unissued footage - dates and locations may be unknown or unclear. American Secretary of State George Marshall honoured by ambassadors of 16 European nations - United States of America. American newsreel titles read: ’16 NATIONS HONOR [sic] MARSHALL PLAN CREATOR’. General view of the luncheon. M/S of ambassadors seated at table. M/S of George Marshall speaking of a feeling of security being essential for the future of Europe and for the world and of the Atlantic Pact being significant of the future steps that are necessary to a restored Europe. At the end of the speech Marshall is applauded by the others. President Harry S Truman stands up and says “We of the United States are grateful to the nations represented here tonight for honouring George C Marshall. We are happy to join with them this tribute to one of the greatest Americans of all time.“ FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING IN