General Eisenhower Receives Freedom Of City Of London - U.S. General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander, addresses crowds of Londoners from the balcony of the Mansion House June 12, 1945, shortly after he was given the Freedom of the City of London and awarded the traditional sword which accompanies the honor. Proceeding the fete, General Eisenhower drove through the streets in an open carriage and was enthusiastically greeted. March 22, 1947. (Photo by Keystone).