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Standing up in his car, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery gives his famed broad grin to cheering Toronto crowds
Standing up in his car, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery gives his famed broad grin to cheering Toronto crowds

Standing up in his car, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery gives his famed broad grin to cheering Toronto crowds

Date8/31/1946
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Original Toronto Star caption: Standing up in his car, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery gives his famed broad grin to cheering Toronto crowds. Hundreds pushed through the noon hour rush to cheer and watch as Mayor Saunders extended the city's welcome on the city hall steps. The field marshal paid tribute to the many fine Toronto regiments he led in battle
Country:Canada
Province or state:Ontario
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0069071F
Victoria Cross Winners turned out to greet Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery during his visit to Toronto, Following a luncheon the six shown here had (...)
Victoria Cross Winners turned out to greet Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery during his visit to Toronto, Following a luncheon the six shown here had (...)
9/3/1946
Monty lost his head. Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery (in wax, not in flesh) is bound for Madame Toussaud's wax museum in Niagara Falls. When he gets(...)
Monty lost his head. Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery (in wax, not in flesh) is bound for Madame Toussaud's wax museum in Niagara Falls. When he gets(...)
6/24/1965
Leaving parliament buildings in Quebec City with Premier Maurice Duplessis, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery is on his way to inspect the guard of honor
Leaving parliament buildings in Quebec City with Premier Maurice Duplessis, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery is on his way to inspect the guard of honor
8/28/1946
Before leaving Ottawa for Kingston, where he today visits the Royal Military college, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery yesterday toured the rehabilit(...)
Before leaving Ottawa for Kingston, where he today visits the Royal Military college, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery yesterday toured the rehabilit(...)
8/30/1946
Thoroughly enjoying the experience, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery is accompanied by army of bare-legged youngsters as he strolls through Ottawa cr(...)
Thoroughly enjoying the experience, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery is accompanied by army of bare-legged youngsters as he strolls through Ottawa cr(...)
8/29/1946
Pouring himself a cup of tea, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery is seen in conversation with Maj
Pouring himself a cup of tea, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery is seen in conversation with Maj
8/28/1946
Burst of cheering greeted Field Marshal Lord Montgomery, right, shown chatting with Gen
Burst of cheering greeted Field Marshal Lord Montgomery, right, shown chatting with Gen
8/24/1946
Dieter Brock grins a small grin, gives one of those I'm not really laughing half-laughs as he says he is still waiting for his trophy. That's as winne(...)
Dieter Brock grins a small grin, gives one of those I'm not really laughing half-laughs as he says he is still waiting for his trophy. That's as winne(...)
2/6/1986
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip travel in an open car past cheering crowds on the second day of their visit here
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip travel in an open car past cheering crowds on the second day of their visit here
6/26/1973
Hijacker gives up at Montreal's Dorval Airport yesterday and is escorted from Air Canada Viscount by police
Hijacker gives up at Montreal's Dorval Airport yesterday and is escorted from Air Canada Viscount by police
9/11/1968
At left, manager Doug Ault imparts some wisdom upon his Florida State league charges, who perform before sparse crowds (below, left) at Grant Field in Dunedin
At left, manager Doug Ault imparts some wisdom upon his Florida State league charges, who perform before sparse crowds (below, left) at Grant Field in Dunedin
5/23/1989
Map of D-day given him by Field Marshal Montgomery is offered for $1,000 by Al Mazerolle
Map of D-day given him by Field Marshal Montgomery is offered for $1,000 by Al Mazerolle
4/3/1984