General Eisenhower Receives Freedom Of The City Of London -- The Prime Minister greets General Eisenhower at the Mansion House. where the Supreme Allied Commander was the guest of honour at a Civic Luncheon which followed the ceremony at the Guildhall, where he received the Freedom of the City of London.General Dwight D. Eisenhower drove through cheering crowds to the Guildhall, where he received the Freedom of the City of London. The Supreme Allied Commander was afterwards guest of honour at a luncheon in the Mansion House, which was attended by the City Corporation. members of the Jar Cabinet, and many other distinguished persons headed by the Prime Minister. June 12, 1945. (Photo by Andrews, Plant).