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King of Italy Rides In Roman March
Eleventh Fascists anniversary is first occasion on which His Majesty has joined in annual procession. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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PEACE AND REMEMBRANCE 1938
Movietone's Armistice Day Tribute. ® Written by Gerald Sanger ® Delivered by Leslie Mitchell 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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COURT CIRCULAR
At Westminster Abbey a royal engagement, attended by Mr Ikramulla, High Commissioner for Pakistan. U Aung Soe, the Burmese Ambassador. The High Commissioner for India, Mrs Pandit. The Queen, who was accompanied by Prince Philip went to...
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COUNTER PROTEST
In Vienna, Hungarian refugees protested against the execution of Imre Nagy, Premier during the Hungarian up-rising. And in Moscow, a demonstration took place to counter the world-wide protests against the execution. They marched to the...
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INDIA CELEBRATES
Units of India's three Defence Services marched on to the parade ground, at Delhi's historical Red Fort. It was India's important annual celebration, and the Prime Minister, Mr Nehru, personally inspected the parade. After this...
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SOVIET SPLIT
Significant news from Russia tells the story of a violent split among the leaders of the Party. Dismissed from the Praesidium, Mr Molotov is reported to be under arrest. Mr Malenkov also received the full treatment, and Mr Shepilov is...
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GOLD COAST - THE ELECTIONS
The recent General Election held in the Gold Coast was carried out smoothly and quietly. The result was a victory for the Convention People's Party. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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THE PROMISED LAND
The Summer of 1948 was a turning-point in history for the people of Palestine, the ""Promised Land"". The last British troops were leaving the port of Haifa and the Union Flag was hauled down, and the doors were closed on the British...
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ABYSSINIAN VISIT
In his palace, at Addis Ababa, His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie is host to Dr Kwame Nkrumah, the Prime Minister of Ghana. Abyssinia was first of the African States being visited by Dr Nkrumah. The Emperor invested him was a...
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CYPRUS
Throughout modern history, Cyprus has never been Greek. It was under Turkish administration for 200 years. In 1878, Britain took over by treaty, and in 1914, Cyprus was annexed to the British Crown. A year later, it was conditionally...
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TURKISH FLARE-UP
Mobs of Turkish Cypriots, demanding ""Takism"" (or partition) and marching to head them off, British troops came to prevent them from attacking Greek Cypriots. This was the first flare-up by the Turkish element in the troubled island....
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PREMIER'S TOUR
A visit to the thermal springs in the district of Wairakei was a sight-seeing priority during the British Premier's stay in New Zealand. The Maoris offered a typical welcome. They said it with dancing and singing and it was obvious that...
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1958
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MR NIXON'S VISIT
Dining at No 10 with the Premier and Lady Dorothy Macmillan, was one of the social events of Vice-President and Mrs Nixon's stay in London. A glass vase, a gift from the President last year, an American Degree of Doctor of Laws and other...
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DEDICATION
At St. Paul's Cathedral, the dedication of the American Memorial Chapel was witnessed by Vice-President Nixon and his wife. Her Majesty the Queen, Prince Philip and other members of the Royal Family also attended the service. The next of...
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THE VANGUARD FAILS
A six-inch ""moon"", that was to have been America's first Earth Satellite, and a Vanguard rocket that was to have sent it on its globe-circling career from Cape Canaveral in Florida. A moment or two of high expectation after the firing...
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ROYAL TOUR
The Gothic Reaches Aden. 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...
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THE GENEVA CONFERENCE
In Geneva, at the Palais des Nations, delegates of the Eastern and Western countries arrive for the opening sessions of the Asiatic Conference. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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THE GOVERNOR RIDES OUT
Riding his horse ""Spider"", the Governor of Cyprus (Sir Hugh Foot) continued his campaign of meeting the people in person. He stopped at many points on his journey from Nicosia to Kyrenia and talked with groups of Cypriots, who gathered...
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THE GOVERNOR HAS A LOOK
The new Governor of Cyprus, Sir Hugh Foot, made a personal tour of inspection walking among the people who, not long before had been a slogan-shouting, bottle throwing mob. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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NORTH AFRICAN MEETING
Flying from Tunis to Rabat, President Bourguiba was welcomed by the King of Morocco in person. The meeting of these two North African leaders, marking the friendship and collaboration of their two countries, led to their joint offer to...
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INDIA HONOURS THE FALLEN
In Delhi, Dr Prasad, the Indian President arrived to unveil the War Memorial. The mounted Bodyguard took its place alongside men of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and the Royal Air Force. The Commonwealth is largely responsible for...
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BASES FOR USA - AGREEMENT SIGNED - NO SOUND
Mr Churchill and Mr Winant have signed the Atlantic Bases Agreement. 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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CHURCHILL ON BOMB PROSPECTS -
Mr Churchill sees a display by fire-fighters in Hyde Park and later he addresses a luncheon. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...