Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg returns home from London, at end of World War II
Location:
Luxembourg Date:1945, April 14 Duration:1 min 20 sec Sound:NO SOUND
View of a U.S. Army Air Forces C-47 transport plane flying low over an airfield, a month before the end of world War 2. Next, Grand Duchess Charlotte, of Luxembourg, is seen stepping from the airplane, followed by British officers. she is greeted by Prime Minister Pierre Dupong, of Luxembourg. and receives bouquets of flowers from two young women. She is saluted by an American Brigadier General, who's back is to the camera. In ensuing scenes the Grand Duchess is surrounded by officials near down-town buildings, and then near some woods. A closeup of her stepping into a car, and then view of road sign for "Boulevard du President F.D. Roosevelt." Local residents wave Luxembourg tricolor flags from apartment windows to welcome Duchess Charlotte. Residents celebrating in a crowded city square.
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