Atlantic Pact

Clip: 497136_1_1

Year Shot: 1951 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 785

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HD: N/A

Location: Paris, France

Timecode: 01:01:43 - 01:02:44

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"Atlantic Pact: Gen. Ike Opens Permanent HQ" Paris, France EST shots Hotel-Astoria in Paris; MS guard standing on duty outside office of Allied Commander Ike; MS desk & American flag in office, as door is opened; MCU sign over door-- Supreme Commander; MSs General DWIGHT EISENHOWER working at desk in office; CU Gen. Eisenhower speaking-- "Today, another significant step was taken in this process of assuring our collective security. This headquarters, formally & officially, assumes operational control and command of all forces allocated by our several countries to the defense of Europe."