General Eisenhower Given Freedom Of City Of London - U.S. General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander, walks behind the maco bearer of London's Lord Mayor as they prepare to leave the Guildhall, where General Eisenhower was honored with the Freedom of the City of London and presented with the traditional sword June 12, 1945. He is the fifth American ever to receive the honor. He drove through the streets in an open carriage and was cheered enthusiastically be crowds who shouted, "God bless you, Ike". May 05, 1947. (Photo by U.S. Signal Corps Photo)