British police quell anti-Ridgway riot at the airport where Gen. Matthew Ridgway and Mrs. Ridgway arrive for visit

British police quell anti-Ridgway riot at the airport where Gen. Matthew Ridgway and Mrs. Ridgway arrive for visit

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General Ridgway's arrival in London is met with a Communist protest. Police intervene as demonstrators, who previously placed an anti-Ridgway banner on the American embassy, demand his departure. Despite the protest, Ridgway remains composed, reviewing an honor guard. Seven protesters are arrested as Ridgway departs, underscoring the ongoing Communist campaign against him as a key figure in Europe's defense.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event triggered the noisy Communist demonstration in London?

The arrival of General and Mrs. Matthew B. Ridgway

The signing of a peace treaty

A speech by the British Prime Minister

A military parade

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the protestors take the day before General Ridgway's arrival?

They held a press conference

They planted an anti-Ridgway banner on an American embassy building

They met with British officials

They organized a peaceful march

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did General Ridgway react to the Communist protests?

He held a press conference to address the issue

He remained calm and reviewed an honor guard

He was visibly upset

He canceled his visit

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Communist demand regarding General Ridgway?

That he should return home

That he should resign from his position

That he should meet with Communist leaders

That he should lead a military parade

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the small protest against General Ridgway signify?

A lack of interest in political matters

A campaign against him as a key figure in Europe's defense

A misunderstanding of his role

Support for his leadership