Photograph. An overhead shot shows throngs of onlookers receiving Eisenhower's motorcade; an American flag and a large banner which reads "Welcome ‘Ike" hangs over the street. Official Caption: "Rome, 6/28/45--U.S. Capital Greets Eisenhower--General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower, known affectionately to Americans as General 'Ike', rides through the streets of Washington with his staff to the cheers of thousands on his return to the U.S. on June 18. It was the greatest ovation ever accorded anyone in the nation's capital but General Eisenhower told Congress that the welcome given him was in reality the tribute of a grateful country to the three million U.S. soldiers who helped achieve the victory in Europe.--Acme Photo through Rome OWI--Approved by appropriate military authority (A List Out). 6901." Washington, D.C., U.S.A. 28 June 1945