Ticker-Tape Parade Honors General Jonathan Wainwright - Broadway

A hero returns to New York, appearing gaunt and tired after his last battle fought three years and three months before the war's end. Despite his weariness, he receives an unprecedented ovation, greater than any conquering hero before him. The celebration, marked by a blizzard of ticker tape and shredded phone books, is the largest New York has ever witnessed.

What is the condition of the hero upon returning to New York?

How long ago was the hero's last battle fought?

What was the reaction of the crowd to the hero's return?

Who is the hero mentioned in the text?

What is described as the greatest New York has ever seen?