American Independence Day parade and march past, Tokyo

Accession Number F07494
Collection type Film
Measurement 5 min 48 sec
Object type To be confirmed
Physical description 35mm/b&w/silent
Maker Military History Section, BCOF
Place made Japan: Tokyo
Date made 4 July 1947
Access Open
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 1946-1952 (Japan)
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Independence Day was celebrated by the Americans in remembrance of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence. This year's celebration was joined by the men of BCOF as freedom loving peoples of the world. At the Imperial Palace Plaza, Tokyo, a parade was held. General D MacArthur took the salute. General R L Eichelberger, Commander of US 8th Army and 34 (VX20321, VX80578) Lieutenant General Horace Clement Hugh Robertson; Colonel Foster, Bricosat Commander; Sir Alvry Gascoigne, British Ambassador, were among the many dignitaries present on the dais.