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Royal news from Egypt.
Two days after their marriage, the Egyptian sovereigns appear both in public at the balcony of the Royal Palace from where they watch boy and girl scouts parading. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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Hitler's Welcome On His Return To Berlin.
Hitler arrives by plane from Vienna, and is greeted by General Goering, Herr Goebbels and the cabinet. The Fuehrer drove through the streets to the Chancellory, and made an appearance on the balcony with Goering for the benefit of the...
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YOUTHFUL HEROES AT THE PALACE -
Most of the decorations awarded at the Investiture on 17th June were George Medals. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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UNIVERSITY LAW DEGREE FOR POLISH LEADER -
General Sikorski receives a degree from St. Andrews University. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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USS
America's newest battleship is commissioned. 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...
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FIRST PICTURES: OPENING OF HOSTILITIES -
The Russian Army prepares to take on the Nazi aggressor. The strengthening of defence works and the constitution of additional fortifications has begun. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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KING AWARDS DSO TO NAVAL COUSIN -
Captain Lord Louis Mountbatten goes to Buckingham Palace to receive the DSO from the King. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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AN EMPEROR'S RETURN -
Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia returns in triumph to Addis Ababa. The Negus goes to give thanks for the freedom of his country at the Church of the Virgin Mary, Mount Entotto. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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POLES RECEIVE GIFT OF SMUGGLED FLAG -
Poland's Air Force Day in Britain was marked by more than one ceremony. General Sikorski unveiled a memorial to Polish airmen and there was the ceremony of the flag. The Flag had been embroidered in secret and smuggled out of occupied...
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CHIEF SCOUT BURIED IN KENYA -
Lord Baden Powell was laid to rest near his home at Nyeri in Kenya. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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FIRST INDIAN OFFICER IS AWARDED VC -
Second Lieutenant Premindra Singh Bhagat wins the VC for his bravery whilst clearing enemy mines. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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CHILDREN'S DAY IN TURKEY -
The young people of Ankara celebrate Children's Day. 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...
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ACCESSION SERVICE FOR KING PETER -
A service is held in the Greek Cathedral, London to mark the accession of King Peter of Yugoslavia. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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WAR IN THE PHILIPPINES (FIRST PICTURES) -
Japanese aircraft raid Manila, the capital of the Philippines. General MacArthur, the American Commander, eventually moved his army into the Bataan peninsular. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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RED ARMY'S 24TH BIRTHDAY -
Many Londoners attended the Red Army Anniversary Meeting. The Meeting was addresses by Mr Frank Owen, Editor of the Evening Standard, Lt John Dugdale, Labour MP for West Bromwich, and General Gough. The Soviet representative was Rear...
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LORD LOUIS GETS NEW APPOINTMENT -
Lord Louis Mountbatten has been appointed Chief of Combined Operations, with the acting rank of Vice-Admiral. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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CHIEF CONSTABLE KNIGHTED -
The Chief Constable of Glasgow visits Buckingham Palace to receive a Knighthood. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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KING AND QUEEN SEE SERVICES CUP FINAL -
Their Majesties attend the Inter-Allied Services Cup Final at Stamford Bridge. 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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RUSSIAN HONOURS RAF PILOTS -
In London Mr Maisky presented the Order of Lenin to RAF men who had fought in Russia. The first to receive the Order was Wing Commander Ramsbottom Isherwood, followed by Squadron Leader Rook, Squadron Leader Miller and Pilot Officer Haw....
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MORE HEROES DECORATED -
At a recent Investiture at Buckingham Palace Mr William Jamieson received the George Cross. Pilot Officer Keith the Polar Medal and Squadron-Leader Nettleton his VC. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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THE SIGNAL IS SAVE WARSHIPS UNLIMITED -
Britain needs to replace the warships lost at sea since the start of conflict, among them the great names of ""Exeter"", ""Hood"", ""Ark Royal"" and the ""Prince of Wales"". The procession in the City of London to mark Navy Week was a...
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AN HISTORIC MEETING BETWEEN ... - PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AND WINSTON CHURCHILL
Impressive scenes as President and Premier confer aboard ships in mid-Atlantic. Mr Churchill travelled onboard one of our newest battleships the ""Prince of Wales"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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SCOTTISH PORTS VISIT ENDS ROYAL TOUR -
The Royal tour of Scotland ends with a visit to Dundee and Aberdeen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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RAF AIR ACE'S SON CHRISTENED WINSTON -
The son of Wing-Commander Malan is christened Jonathan Winston Fraser. The Premier was his godfather, but his brother Major John Churchill stood proxy at the ceremony. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...