24th August in wartime Northern Ireland

On 24th August 1945, General Dwight D. Eisenhower received the Freedom of the City of Belfast as well as an honorary doctorate degree from Queen's University.

General Dwight D. Eisenhower along with Air Commodore A.R. Churchman, and Flight Lieutenant A. Potts inspect military personnel on Donegall Square North near Belfast City Hall.
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General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe at the airfield at Long Kesh, Co. Down marking the end of his visit to Ulster.
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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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