Field Marshal Smuts returns to South Africa (1947)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit After visiting Greece, South African leader Smuts returns home and thanks the British for their supprt Full Description: SOUTH AFRICA: Pretoria: EXT PRETORIA Shots of the Union Buildings, Pretoria and Gen. Smuts recieing the final contributions of the People of Britain and makes a speech SMUTS Arrives in Athens. Receives the Freedom of the City - a Honorary Degree at the University - and pays a tribute to the Unknown Warrior’s Tomb. later lands on the aerodrome in South africa and receives a warm-hearted family welcome; Finally, at Union Buildings, Pretoria receives the final contributions of the People of Britain Fund and makes a speech of thanks SMUTS, Field Marshal Jan Christiaan, OM, CH, PC, ED, KC, FRS (1870-1950) South African statesman Personalities - Politicians; South Africa; Post War Family, People of Britain Fund, lette