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AMBASSADOR KENNEDY -
Speaks on the need to prevent war in Europe. 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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THE WAR GOES NORTH -
Germany invaded the neutral Denmark and goes to war with Norway. Bergen in the south of Norway is occupied. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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Lloyd George Lauds Alice In Wonderland
Wartime Premier unveils Lewis Carroll memorial at Llandudno, where book was inspired. 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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HOME TOWN WELCOMES EISENHOWER
Naturally enough, there was a great welcome in store for General Eisenhower when he returned with his wife to his home-town, Abilene, Kansas. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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MINISTER'S FOOT & MOUTH APPEAL
An appeal to holiday-makers to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease is made by the Minister of Agriculture, Sir Thomas Dugdale. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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STOKES HOME
Mr Richard Stokes arrived by air at London Airport from Persia to report to the Cabinet. When he spoke to Press and Newsreel men, he was optimistic. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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WE VOTE FOR WOMEN
1968 is the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Suffragette's victory, culminating their battle for Votes for Women. Movietone recalls the fight - and looks at the achievements Women have won since those early days of Mrs Pankhurst. Disclaimer:...
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AGREEMENT ON BASES?
Seen arriving at Government House, Nicosia, Archbishop Makarios came to continue discussions. He was followed by the Turkish Cypriot leader, Dr Kutchuk, and it was later announced that agreement on the thorny problem of civil...
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CABINET CHANGES
The crowds in Downing Street reflected interest in the Government re-shuffle: Mr Duncan Sandys, Secretary for Commonwealth Relations, Mr Thorneycroft, back in the Cabinet again. The Exchequer is now Mr Selwyn Lloyd's concern. He hands...
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RIVER INDUS AGREEMENT
Rising in the Himalayas, the Indus flows on through the Northern plains to become, with its 5 tributaries, one of the world's greatest river systems. For some 10 years, the use of its waters has been the cause of dispute between India...
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BRIDGING THE GANGES
Until now, the only way of crossing the river Ganges in the State of Bihar, has been by ferry. Now, a bridge has just been built to the designs of Mr John Fenton, a British engineer. The ""Green Arrow"" train brought the Prime Minister,...
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RED CROSS DEDICATION SERVICE
The Lord Mayor, Sir Rupert de la Bere, was at St. Paul's for the Red Cross Service of Dedication. Lord Woolton, Chairman of the Executive Committee, received the Princess Royal, who is Commandant-in-Chief. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT EISENHOWER
In Washington - a warn greeting between Mr Truman and the man who takes over from him - General Eisenhower. They drive together from the White House to the Capitol, where Chief Justice Vinson administers the presidential oath. After the...
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EISENHOWER & EDEN -
The New York Press were very much on the spot when Mr Eisenhower met leading Republicans to discuss the Congressional situation. General Eisenhower also had a meeting with Mr Eden. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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GRAIN FOR INDIAN FAMINE AREAS
Mrs Pandit, the Indian Ambassador, was in Philadelphia to see grain being shipped to India. Meanwhile, her brother Mr Nehru, India's Prime Minister, has been visiting Bihar to see how things are going in the famine areas. Help is on the...
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ERNEST BEVIN - A TRIBUTE
Movietone pays tribute to Mr Ernest Bevin. 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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CABINET CHANGES?
Following his illness, Mr Ernest Bevin's resignation as Foreign Secretary has led to important cabinet changes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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ROYAL MINT MOVES TO WALES
The Queen, Prince Philip and the Prince of Wales visit Cardiff and Llantrisant, to open the new Royal Mint which is being transferred by stages from London. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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YOGA FOR STRENGTH
Yoga exercises, demonstrated at a meeting in New Delhi. 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...
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STOKE'S MISSION
Hopes of breaking the oil dispute deadlock rose with the departure of the Lord Privy Seal from London Airport. Sir Francis Shepherd and Sir Donald Ferguson went with him. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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WINTER OLYMPICS- COLOUR
For the second time Innsbruck is the setting for the Winter Olympics. Movietone presents some highlights from the first few days of the Games. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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THE PLOUGH AT WAR - BY DONALD McCULLOUGH (OF THE BBC BRAINS TRUST) -
Big new tractors are making swift work of ploughing and after three years of war we are producing two thirds of the food we eat. The Women's Land Army is three times the size it was during the last war and many parks, common land, golf...
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MALAYA'S RULER INSTALLED
The Ruler, Tuanku Syed Putra, formerly the Raja of Perlis, received a royal salute from the Police Guard of Honour when he arrived for his installation. Already in the Tuanku Abdul Rahman Hall, important people from all parts of the...
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How India Greeted Gandhi's Return
Excited crowds fill streets leading to quayside as the Mahatma disembarks at Bombay. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...