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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
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
    Object 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 (...)
    James, Norman
    9/3/1946
    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
    Montgomery of Alamein, Bernard Law Montgomery, Viscount, 1887-1976
    8/28/1946
    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(...)
    Geo, Mario
    6/24/1965
    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(...)
    Montgomery of Alamein, Bernard Law Montgomery, Viscount, 1887-1976
    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
    Montgomery of Alamein, Bernard Law Montgomery, Viscount, 1887-1976
    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(...)
    Montgomery of Alamein, Bernard Law Montgomery, Viscount, 1887-1976
    8/30/1946
    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
    Montgomery of Alamein, Bernard Law Montgomery, Viscount, 1887-1976
    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(...)
    Brock, William
    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
    Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022
    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
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    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
    Aumont, Jean Pierre
    5/23/1989
    No drinker, Field Marshal Montgomery waits quietly at one side while Mr
    No drinker, Field Marshal Montgomery waits quietly at one side while Mr
    Montgomery of Alamein, Bernard Law Montgomery, Viscount, 1887-1976
    3/14/1945