| 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
|
American Independence Day parade and march past, Tokyo
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.