A Committee Of Prominent People (1916)

A committee of prominent people, including former ambassadors Oscar Strauss and Henry Morgenthau (? Morganthau?), greet James W Gerard (US ambassador to Germany) upon his arrival in New York, United States of America - 1916. United States' ambassador to Germany from 1913 to 1917; while the country was still undecided about entering the war. James W. Gerard returning to New York for vacation is greeted by a committee of VIPs including former ambassadors Oscar Strauss and Henry Morganthau. Opens with title frame. Then shot of a group of 20-some men posing on steps with Gerard and wife in front. CU Gerard in same position; speaking to another man; as Mrs. G. stands there with large bouquet in her arms. World War One; international relations; diplomacy. G 402 A. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT