Charles de Gaulle Visits New York City

General Charles de Gaulle visits New York, greeted by Mayor LaGuardia. The public cheers as they proceed to City Hall, where a French Guard of Honor participates in a ceremony. Mayor LaGuardia is unexpectedly awarded the Legion of Honor, marking a significant moment in the event.

Who was the distinguished guest accompanying Mayor LaGuardia through the streets of New York?

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• General Charles de Gaulle

• Joseph Stalin

Approximately how many people gathered to cheer for General de Gaulle on his way to City Hall?

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 3 million

• 2 million

What was the nationality of the Guard of Honor present at the reception?

• German

• French

• American

• British

What honor was unexpectedly presented to Mayor LaGuardia during the event?

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Order of Merit

• Legion of Honor

• Medal of Freedom

How did Mayor LaGuardia react to receiving the Legion of Honor?

• He gave a speech

• He refused the honor

• He was surprised and moved

• He was indifferent