23rd August in wartime Northern Ireland

On 23rd August 1945, General Eisenhower landed at an airfield in Northern Ireland to begin a two-day visit. He spent that evening at Belfast Grand Opera House.

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General Eisenhower received the Freedom of the City of Belfast and an honorary doctorate from Q.U.B.

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.

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