 This was generalized in how his first headquarters on the continent. He came here and placed his headquarters here as soon as he could after the invasion and it represented the Ford thinking and the drive to liberate Europe. I am deeply moved by this place. It was an important place from the perspective of building and maintaining a strong alliance during the war. And I think that the shell burst encampment in many ways symbolizes the enduring importance of our alliances. We inherit what Eisenhower created on this continent. We wear the same patch that he had with the Schaeff patch. This is the beginning of US Army in Europe. When Eisenhower set foot on this continent, it was the beginning of a command that has been on this continent ever since.