General Eisenhower receives Freedom of City of London.

General Eisenhower receives Freedom of City of London. The American Flag flies over London's historic Guildhall during the visit of U.S. General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander, June 12, 1945. General Eisenhower was honored with the Freedom of the City of London ceremony and was awarded the traditional sword which accompanies the honor. He is the fifth American over to receive the Freedom of the City. Preceding the ceremony, he drove trhough the streets in an open carriage and was enthusiastically welcomed by Londoners.