President De Valera (1933)

Full title reads: “Dublin. President De Valera. Reviews Free State Forces in Phoenix Park after manoeuvres.“ Dublin, Eire, Southern Ireland, Republic of Ireland. Irish President Eamon De Valera rides onto field on horseback. He is accompanied by officers of the Irish Free State Army. Everyone is wearing rain capes due to a down pour. De Valera rides along ranks of troops inspecting them. Some are standing with artillery, others with bicycles. He inspects armoured personnel carriers and biplanes. De Valera is accompanied by Frank Aiken, Irish Defence Minister. Soldiers march past the President in salute. Shot of De Valera on podium. More shots of march past. Troops ride past, followed by parade of armoured vehicles. MS of wet looking De Valera. 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