New NATO Home
New NATO Home
Clip: 425794_1_1
Year Shot: 1967
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1759
Original Film: 040-028-02
HD: N/A
Location: Belgium
Timecode: 00:25:17 - 00:25:52
NATO officially opens its new home in Belgium with full military honors. The SHAPE headquarters includes military units representing fourteen nations. No reference is made to President DeGaulle's eviction of NATO from its former home in France. TLS Multi-national military officers marching in formation outside new building. Supreme Allied Commander in Europe General Lyman Lemnitzer speaking to troops. LS French Army soldiers in dress uniforms standing at attention. Multinational flags being raised up flagpoles (Canada & United States most discernable).