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Stranton Griffis Is Received By People In Madrid

Stranton Griffis Is Received By People In Madrid
Clip: 351122_1_1
Year Shot: 1951 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1557
Original Film: 024-436-02
HD: N/A
Location: Spain, Madrid
Timecode: 00:16:43 - 00:17:44

Stranton Griffis Is Received By People In Madrid After a lapse of several years, Stanton Griffis receives a royal welcome from the citizens and officials of Madrid as he arrives to present his credentials to Generalissimo Franco. The new United States ambassador, Stranton Griffis, is honored by an enthusiastic turn out of Madrid citizens upon his arrival to present his credentials. The Moorish Guards presents a striking spectacle as the parade moves to the national palace. Friendly crowds greet the new envoy along the way. He is accompanied by military and other officials of state. The procession halts at the national palace for Mr. Griffin s entry. Establishing Shot The Moorish guard dawn traditional garb as they march down the streets of Madrid. MCU Military on horseback. Mr. Griffis can be seen through the window of a horse drawn coach he is riding in. MCU Citizens of Madrid standing at curb side cheer on Mr. Griffis. MLS Parade halts. MCU Members of poetical gather at the palace to greet and accompany Mr. Griffis. MCU Generalissimo Franco shaking hands welcoming the party. It is expected that Spain will form part of Western European bastion against communism.