The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-30
RECEIVES OFFICIAL THANKS
 OF AMERICAN NATION


 washington, october 29.--Marshal Ferdinand Foch. soldier of France and citizen of the world. today re ceived through President Harding and other high government onlciais' the official thanks of the American neon1e for having led its sons to vic- tory in the World war.
 Unofficial Washington, representeo by the man In the street, the clerks in the government offices ana the women at home. also joined Tn pay ing tribute to the dlstnsuisheu French soldier who declared that ne was deeply impressed with 'he warmth of his greeting
 Cheering crowds greeted him every where. While the average Washing tonian has become accustomed to the presence of notables, there was no mistaking the warmth of the greet ing that was extended to the Httie gray haired man who humbled the army from across the Rhlne. lhe cbaars that he received came from the hearts as well as the lips anu threats of those who uttered them.
 The marshal accepted the homage paid him with becoming modesty HIS right hand frequently came to ms cap in salute and smiles played across ms features He accepted the requests of newspaper and motion picture pno- tographers, who traiied nm eye, where. with good grace. but always seemed to breathe a sigh of reiiel when these formalities were over'
 At Washington's Tomb
 vrhsn he reached Mount vernon Iate in the afternoon distinct change came over his counternahoo. Tha smile was gone. He visiteu wo.binpton's tomb, where he laid h.sntitnl wreath of roses and chrys- antbemums on the grave or the fatber of his country" There was no sneech making. A negro attenoan' opened the iron gates to let him ,n eide. He laid tha wreath on .ie tomb and stood in silent prayer ioi several minutes r
 Refore visiting the tomb the mar .hal was taken through the Wash ngton homestead by Harrison Doose' s,,nerintendent. The original Houdon hust of Washington was pointed ou, to him in one of the lower rooms anu he snent several minutes inspectins if Then he went upstairs to the peu rooms and signed his name in the or ficial guest book. l..
 The marshal took a deep interest Tn his visit through the house ouently asking questions aoou. .ue bistory of various objects ana ln- o,,irinr how much of the house was nc.v and how much restored. He toio members of his party, that .vls"nn from the road, the place was iikc an. on. C. a thousand farms, but 'ha, onca he was inside the .sroinhs anu ss,v th, beautiful trees. rich in aL- tumn foliage of many colors and the broad expanse of the river, ne re- alized It's great attraction.
 Frequently he commented on Fhe simplicity of the place
 ait was Characteristic of the man himself" he said.
 yfsits the President
 starting at 10 o'clock this morning the marshal first paid his respects to President Harding at the Wnite House and then went to the capitol where he was received by Vice Presi- dent Coolidge, who hailed him as the man who saved both France and America" Later he called at the stale department. where he was re- ceived by Secretary Hughes, and at the war department where General p.rshinc and Assistant Secretary Weinv right greeted him. At the navy department he shook hands with Secretary Denby and Assistant Secretary Roosevelt
 The official party then motored to the home of former President Will son. where Brig. Gen. W. D. Connor. who is acting as honorary military aide. was informed that Mir. Wilson
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