Society of the Remagen Bridge created by Pres. Dwight Eisenhower, who meets with its members

The video features a president reminiscing about his role as Supreme Commander during wartime, particularly focusing on a reunion with veterans who crossed the Rhine River at Remagen ten years ago. The president honors these veterans, all recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross, by inviting them to the White House. He reflects on the historical significance of the Remagen bridgehead, noting that no army had crossed the Rhine since Napoleon. The president establishes the Society of Remagen Bridge, enrolling the veterans as its first members, and praises the American soldier's traits of dash, ingenuity, and readiness.

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