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British Pathé – Eleanor Roosevelt’s Tour Of Northern Ireland (1942)

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10th November 2018

Eleanor Roosevelt's tour of Northern Ireland took place on 10th-11th November 1942. The First Lady spent much of her time with US Forces in Co. Londonderry.

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First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in Northern Ireland

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10th November 2017

10th November 1942 marked the arrival of US First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in Northern Ireland. She carried out a whirlwind 2-day tour of Belfast and Derry.