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AMERICA'S WELCOME TO GENERAL ""IKE""
General Eisenhower arrives in Washington to be met by his wife and later to be presented with the Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Service medal by President Truman. In New York he receives another ovation as he drives through the...
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CRIMEA CONFERENCE -
The winter resort of Yalta was the venue for the latest of the big three. The conference was held in the Livadia Palace and outside Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin posed for the press. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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WORLD TRADE UNIONS CONFER -
The World Trade Union Conference was recently held at County Hall, London. Sir Walter Citrine, General Secretary of the TUC, made the opening address. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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FRANCE - THE DAYS OF FULFILLMENT -
The Maquis, the French Resistance, have been playing a full part in the liberation of France. In Chartres they were in action alongside the Americans in freeing that city. The Allies continue to take many German prisoners, 50,000 from...
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BATTLE OF WEMBLEY -
England takes on Wales at Wembley in the presence of Mr Attlee. The result was a resounding victory for England by eight goals to three. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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QUEBEC CONFERENCE -
Mr Churchill and Mr Mackenzie King were at the Citadel to greet President Roosevelt on his arrival in Quebec. The conference was to plan the strategy for breaking the Axis in Europe and the East. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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British Delegation Leaves For Ottawa
Mr Baldwin sends back message from liner at sea en route to Canada for Imperial Conference. 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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Republicans Favour Prohibition Repeal
Great jubilation is evinced by ""wets"" among party at victory in Chicago Convention voting. ® Sub.1. Another ""wet stalwart is Mr Franklin Roosevelt candidate of the rival Democratic party. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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DIL Dissolved For Irish Elections
Government's appeal for country's confidence is announced in Dublin by President Cosgrave. ® Sub.1. Mr Cosgrave introduces members of the Cabinet. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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HOME GUARD PAST AND PRESENT -
The Home Guard formed in May 1940 has become a force to be reckoned with. Trained in all aspects of modern warfare and ready to defend our shores. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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CHINA'S SEVENTH YEAR -
China enters her seventh year of war against Japan. Under the leadership of Chiang Kai-Shek and his wife they have stood firm against Japanese aggression. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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Mr Lloyd George Off On Health Cruise
Convalescent ex-Premier leaves Folkestone to join SS ""Comorin"" at Marseille for trip to Ceylon. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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KING LEOPOLD IN PARIS -
Unveils Memorial to King Albert. 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...
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WINSTON CHURCHILL OF
He speaks about compulsory National Service. 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 QUEEN ATTENDS INDUSTRIES FAIR -
Her Majesty sees the Earls Court section of the British Industries Fair. 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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Iraq Foreign Minister In London
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VACANT CHAIRS AT AUG 15TH TEA PARTY -
The Empire Club Tea Party reserved seats for two honoured guests, Hitler and Mussolini. Lord Willingdon reads their telegram of regret. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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CALCUTTA PAGEANTRY FOR VICEROY'S CUP -
Lord and Lady Linlithgow drive down the Course, Ascot style, before the Viceroy's Cup at Calcutta. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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NEW GOVERNOR FOR INDIAN PROVINCE -
Sir John Herbert takes over as Governor of Bengal. 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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FRANCE'S WAR EFFORT: Victory Ploughing -
The French President has been touring farms to see how agriculture is being continued. 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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MR BEVIN TALKS TO US ALL -
Mr Bevin appeals to the British nation to ""Produce for Victory"". 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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Pets Corner Opened At London Zoo -
The ceremony is performed by the Masters Kennedy, sons of the US Ambassador. 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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Royalty See British Industries Fair
The Queen and members of the Royal Family inspect White City and Olympia sections of show. 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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The Welsh Wizard Finds Water -
Lloyd George shows off his new irrigation system at Churt. 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...