23rd August 1945
On 23rd-24th August 1945, future U.S. President General Dwight D. Eisenhower visited Belfast where he received an honorary degree and the Freedom of the City.
17th May 1944
Supreme Allied Commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower visited Northern Ireland during the Second World War inspecting U.S. Military personnel.
Between 17th-19th May 1944, General Dwight D Eisenhower visited Northern Ireland to inspect Infantry and Airborne troops as they prepared for Normandy.
2nd April 1944
On 2nd April 1944, Lieutenant General George S. Patton took a long stroll in the Ulster countryside, his hopes of returning to England dashed by poor weather.
31st March 1944
On 31st March 1944, Lieutenant General George S. Patton and Division Commander Major General William C. McMahon inspected soldiers of 8th Infantry Division.
30th March 1944
Between 30th March and 4th April 1944, Lieutenant General George S. Patton visited Northern Ireland, inspecting U.S. Army troops across Ulster.
On 30th March 1944, Lieutenant General George S. Patton arrived in Northern Ireland landing at Greencastle Airfield in Co. Down to begin a short stay in Ulster.
6th March 1944
On 6th March 1944, a murder took place on the streets of Belfast. The perpetrator, sentenced to death, was a 26-year-old private in the United States Army.
28th February 1944
On 28th February 1944, the G.O.C Northern Ireland and the Prime Minister observed the testing of American waterproofed vehicles at Lady's Bay, Lough Neagh.
12th January 1943
On 12th January 1943, an audience including political dignitaries and military officers gathered at the Imperial Picture House, Belfast for a special premiere.
3rd July 1942
On 3rd July 1942, Major General Dwight D. Eisenhower concluded a short visit to Northern Ireland where he had inspected elements of the United States Army.
10th May 1942
On 10th May 1942, a third contingent of U.S. Army troops and nurses arrived at Dufferin Dock, Belfast. Among them was the injured Sergeant Galen W. Quinn.