General Eisenhower Receives Freedom Of The City Of London -- After receiving the Sword of Honour from the Lord Mayor in the ceremony at the Guildhall, when he was made a Freeman of the City of London, General Eisenhower replies with a speech. General of the army Dwight D. Eisenhower drove through cheering crowds to the Guildhall, where he received the Freedom of the City of London. The Supreme ;killed Commander was afterwards guest of honour at a luncheon at the Mansion House, which was attended by the Prime Minister. the City Corporation. members of the War Cabinet, and many other distinguished guests. June 12, 1945. (Photo by Plant News Ltd.).