Changes in US military command in DC; at NATO, French president awards Gen. Ridgway the Grand Cross of the French Legion

The video covers the retirement of General Hoyt S. Vandenberg, who receives a second oak leaf cluster to his Distinguished Service Medal. His successor, General Nathan Twining, is sworn in at the Pentagon. The video also highlights changes in the U.S. military high command in France, where General Matthew B. Ridgway is honored at SHAPE Headquarters and receives the Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honor from President Oriel. Ridgway is set to become the United States Army Chief of Staff.

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