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Topical Budget 384-1: Our Great American Guest (1919)
 

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Memorable scenes of President Wilson's visits to London, Carlisle and Manchester. Troops march through London streets. Wilson in open landau waves to crowds. "Historic reception at the Guildhall, London". Carriage arrives outside [view from first floor room - three newsreel cameramen seen working ground level]. "President Wilson visits his mother's birth place in Carlisle". Wilson acknowledges crowd. Cars driving through crowded streets. "The President, who received the Freedom of Manchester, takes a trip on the ship canal". Close shot of President and Mrs Wilson. Shots from moving boat of men on canal bank and a submarine with crew on top.