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DE GAULLE OBITUARY
Charles de Gaulle - soldier, statesman and above all a Frenchman - is dead. He died, aged 79, at his home in the country just over two years after being defeated in a referendum. We look at the career of this indomitable figure - his...
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INVESTITURE
Richard Burton, accompanied by his wife Elizabeth Taylor, is among those honoured at an investiture at Buckingham Palace. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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REMEMBRANCE DAY
The fiftieth anniversary of the solemn ceremony which pays homage to those who died for Britain in two World Wars. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh join politicians and Commonwealth leaders in the simple, moving tribute at the...
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NEW AIRLINE
A new independent airline - linking the East Midlands and Holland - gets a champagne launching at Norwich. The weekday service to Amsterdam is scheduled to start next January. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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IDEAL HOMES EXHIBITION
Princess Margaret opens the 48th Ideal Homes Exhibition at Olympia. It's the world's biggest domestic shop window. An international flavour this year - products and arts from many nations. The ideal place to find an ideal home (or the...
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FORWARD IN NORMANDY -
In Caen the inhabitants were quickly finding out the many advantages of British occupation, American biscuits, French cheese and butter were being distributed. In Cherbourg French girls who had collaborated with the Germans had their...
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FORWARD IN NORMANDY -
In Caen the inhabitants were quickly finding out the many advantages of British occupation, American biscuits, French cheese and butter were being distributed. In Cherbourg French girls who had collaborated with the Germans had their...
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AS THE NAZIS GO BACK - REPORT FROM ITALY -
The Pope, who remained in the Vatican City during the battle for Rome, gave a blessing to the Allied troops after the occupation. When the Allies entered Rome they found evidence of Nazi savagery in the hundreds of graves of massacred...
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FORWARD IN NORMANDY -
In Caen the inhabitants were quickly finding out the many advantages of British occupation, American biscuits, French cheese and butter were being distributed. In Cherbourg French girls who had collaborated with the Germans had their...
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AS THE NAZIS GO BACK - REPORT FROM ITALY -
Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the opinions or editorial policies of...
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FORWARD IN NORMANDY -
In Caen the inhabitants were quickly finding out the many advantages of British occupation, American biscuits, French cheese and butter were being distributed. In Cherbourg French girls who had collaborated with the Germans had their...
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CLEARING ATHENS -
British troops continue to combat the snipers of ELAS on the streets of Athens. Tanks were also used in the mopping up operation and finally ELAS found their position untenable and withdrew from the city. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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DANISH DEFIANCE -
Film taken in Denmark showing the continuous battle against the German occupation has just reached Britain. The climax was the general strike in Copenhagen, the whole population stopped work and the Germans tried to starve them into...
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BRUSSELS HEARS MONTY -
A large crowd gathered in the Grande Place, Brussels to hear Field Marshal Montgomery. Monty, who had been in the city to inspect troops and decorate officers, made a bi-lingual situation. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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FORWARD TO THE RHINE -
First pictures of the Americans of the Ninth Army moving up to cross the Roer river. On the night of the 23rd February, Bomber Command Lancasters carried out a devastating attack on Pforzheim. Brilliant and accurate marking by Pathfinder...
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HMS ""HOWE"" LEADS PACIFIC FLEET -
The flagship of the British Pacific Fleet called in at Sydney last December. Whilst in port the crew spruced her up, ready to make the acquaintance of the city's people. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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AUSTRALIA'S NEW GOVERNOR GENERAL ARRIVES -
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester arrive in Australia with their two sons. In Canberra the Duke is sworn-in as Governor General of Australia. Before travelling to Canberra the family pose for the press in the grounds of Admiralty House,...
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THE PRESIDENT'S LAST JOURNEY -
The coffin of President Roosevelt lay in the White House, where many came to pay their last respects. It was afterwards borne to its last resting place at Hyde Park. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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BRUSSELS HONOURS GUARDS DIVISION
Recent ceremonies in Brussels included the tribute paid by the Guards to Belgium's Unknown soldier, near the Congress Column. At another ceremony, which was attended by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, the city honoured the Guards...
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ANOTHER FREEDOM FOR ""MONTY""
Field Marshal Montgomery receives the Freedom of Chiswick and Brentford. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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IN MEMORY OF THE PRESIDENT -
A Memorial Service was held at St. Paul's Cathedral for President Roosevelt. The King, Queen and Princess Elizabeth attended, as did Mr Churchill. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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LEAGUE SOUTH CUP FINAL - NO SOUND
The Southern Cup Final at Wembley was between Chelsea and Millwall. Chelsea were the victors by two goals to nil and received the Cup from His Majesty the King. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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MANILA - FINAL SCENES -
The re-capture of Manila was not effected without large areas of the city being devastated. Thousands of Filipinos were left homeless, they appeared with pitiful possessions looking for food and shelter. General MacArthur who led the...
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FUNERAL OF DAVID LLOYD GEORGE -
The Welsh statesman is laid to rest in a simple grave beside the Dwyfor river. He was borne to his last resting place of a farm cart, pulled by his favourite horse, followed by his widow and family. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...