Ronald Reagan: Danish couple took care of grave of fallen US soldier after World War II
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
Watch the full video here:
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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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Jack was my Father's uncle. I grew up hearing about him from my Grandparents and Great Aunt. Thanks for posting this.
@voresgamledanmark-filmfraf9206
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment, Damien. Can you tell me more about Jack? I'm really interested in hearing more about him.
@damiensees4232
5 жыл бұрын
@@voresgamledanmark-filmfraf9206 www.airmen.dk/c057weng.htm I'll see if I can find anything else. I don't know a whole lot and all of his siblings except Carol my great aunt have passed.
@damiensees4232
5 жыл бұрын
www.airmen.dk/a057001.htm Just realized I didn't link the main article.
@bjrnhusted6752
3 жыл бұрын
I grew up in the city of Marstal where the grave was. Everbody in the town knew the story - and the grave is still today being kept by the city.
@karlchristensen6277
3 ай бұрын
I am proud to have roots in Marstal going back many hundreds of years. My Father, Kaj Christensen was born and raised in Marstal. My Great, Great Grandfather Theodore Mygind was the Marstal Postmaster. This story makes me so proud and this town of wonderful and decent people is part of my DNA.