In a speech by Ronald Reagan, the US president tells the story of a Danish couple who took care of the grave of a US soldier who died in Denmark during World War II. Up until the death of Nathalia Mortensen in 2003, she made sure that the grave had flowers and a Stars and Stripes flag. Watch the whole story in this video.
CONTEXT: In 1985, US president Ronald Reagan invites Danish Prime Minister Poul Schlüter to Washington, DC. Poul Schlüter meets with several high-ranking American politicians - including the president as seen in the full video below, where both leaders speak at an official dinner at The White House. In the longer video below, Ronald Reagan presents the fallen soldier’s sister, and the Danish prime minister lets the president know that he has brought a gift from the Danish couple taking care of the grave in Denmark
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Also watch: Danish Prime Minister Poul Schlüter visits US President Ronald Reagan at The White House in 1985:
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The video is produced by White House Television Office (WHTV) (Reagan Administration).
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