FDR confers with Middle East Chiefs 1945

FDR confers with Middle East Chiefs, February 21, 1945

(1) "Returning from Yalta, President Roosevelt holds three separate conferences with three heads of state. Off the entrance to the Suez Canal, King Farouk of Egypt is the first royal visitor to meet Mr. Roosevelt aboard the American cruiser. The Lion of Judah, Emperor Haile Selaisse of Ethiopia makes many friends as he becomes the next caller. Shortly after, a U.S. destroyer, its decks covered with oriental rugs, comes alongside, with King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia leaving his golden throne chair to board the Presidential cruiser. His fierce native warriors accompany him, and the last of the three Middle East Conferences is held." scenes of Bitter Lakes conference on board USS Quincy, King Farouk of Egypt is first of Middle East rulers to meet with FDR on the presidential cruiser, also Ibn Saud. Marine Col. Eddy, kneeling, with Saud (2) Umberto Honors Allies - "Prince Umperto decorates Gen. Mark Clark and other U.S. officers with high Italian honors, in recognition of America's liberation efforts in his country." (3) 7 Injured In Train Wreck (4) GIs Tour Gay Paree - "48 Hours in Paris - when the G.I. Joes go on leave in Paris they visit all the seats of culture. But when Mignon swirls by on her bike, they cultivate other tastes." scenes of soldiers visit Arch d'Triumph and Eternal Light (5) Luzon Yanks Freed From Jap Prison - "The Daring Rescue at Cabanatuan - traveling through rice paddies and water trails by night, 121 U.S. Rangers and 286 Filipino guerrillas reach Cabanatuan (an old American camp), deep in Jap-held territory in East Luzon. They kill the Jap garrison and release 513 prisoners. Physically, they are a sorry lot after nearly three years of imprisonment. But American food, clothing and cigarettes soon restore their spirits. "Interviews with several of the men reveals their unconquerable fighting spirit." Corp. Cecil Hay and Sgt. Hall and Sgt Samuel Goldie speak.

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