South African Field Marshall Smuts honoured in Athens (1947)

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Field Marshall Jan Smuts visits Greece and receives honourary degree

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SLATE INFORMATION: Gree Honours South Africa's Prime Minister

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ATHENS Smuts arrives in Athens and given Freedom of the City receives an Honorary Degree at the University (good shot of the University) and makes a tribute at the Unknown Warrior's Tomb

SMUTS Arrives in Athens. Receives the Freedom of the City - a Honorary Degree at the University - and pays a tribute to the Unknown Warrior's Tomb. later lands on the aerodrome in South africa and receives a warm-hearted family welcome; Finally, at Union Buildings, Pretoria receives the final contributions of the People of Britain Fund and makes a speech of thanks

Personalities - Politicians; South Africa; Ceremonies - Decorations

SMUTS, Field Marshal Jan Christiaan, OM, CH, PC, ED, KC, FRS (1870-1950) South African statesman

Museums, recognition, awards, honors, medal, post-war
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