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MR CHURCHILL ADDRESSES CONGRESS
The final highlight of Mr Churchill's visit to America was his address to a joint session of Congress in Washington. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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U-BOAT HUNTERS KILL SIX -
Four sloops, the ""Starling"", ""Wild Goose"", ""Kite"" and ""Magpie"" return to Liverpool after routing a U-Boat pack in the North Atlantic. A fifth sloop, the ""Woodpecker"", was lost but all her crew were saved. The First Lord of the...
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CORONATION COMMISSION
St. James's Palace was the meeting place of the newly appointed Coronation Commission, presided over by the Duke of Edinburgh; he was received by the Duke of Norfolk. Other members included the Prime Minister, Mr Eden, the Home...
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AMATEUR FINAL TIE - WALTHAMSTOW'S VICTORY
Before a crowd of 100,000 at Wembley, Walthamstow Avenue beat Leyton by two goals to one after extra time. The trophy was presented to their captain, Saunders, by Lord Alexander. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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RUGBY LEAGUE FINAL -
Workington Town beat Featherstone Rovers when they met in the Rugby League Final before seventy-three thousand fans at Wembley. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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SIR WILLIAM BEVERIDGE MARRIES -
At Caxton Hall Sir William Beveridge marries Mrs Janet Mair. 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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MUSSOLINI AGAIN -
A bust of Il Duce, taken from a captured Italian liner, has been crushed in America. 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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CHOU EN-LAI IN INDIA
Communist China's Premier, Mr Chou En-Lai, arriving at Delhi's airport and was welcomed by India's Prime Minister, Mr Nehru. He'd come to discuss the border dispute, which has enraged the people of India. Mr Chou En-Lai was anything but...
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WARM WELCOME FOR CHINA'S FIRST LADY -
Madame Chiang Kai Shek received a warm welcome in New York's China town. 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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MADAME CHIANG KAI SHEK -
China's First Lady visits Washington where she addresses the House of Representatives. 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 RUGBY LEAGUE CUP FINAL - COLOUR
St. Helens and Widnes were the finalists who came to Wembley's famous turf to do battle for the Rugby League Challenge Cup. St. Helens opened the scoring with a try by Eddie Cunningham and Geoff Pimblett converted to make it 5 points to...
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LORD MAYOR'S SHOW
The new Lord Mayor of London, Sir Murray Fox, presents the 1974 Show with 'Sinews of Britain' as the theme. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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BASTILLE DAY PARADE
Paris celebrates Bastille Day and the Parade takes a new route through Place de la Bastille from Place de la Republique, instead of the traditional Champs Elysees. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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CYPRUS FAMILIES RETURN
As the war escalates in Cyprus British Service Families are being evacuated. 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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DE VALERA CONFERS DEGREES
At the University of Cork, Ex President de Valera confers honorary degrees on composers Sir William Walton of Great Britain, Professor Boris Blacher of West Germany, Professor Brian Boydell of Dublin and Professor Roman Vlad of Italy....
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PRINCE CHARLES INAUGURATES TELESCOPE
At Siding Spring Observatory, near Coonabarabran, HRH Prince Charles inaugurates the new Anglo-Australian telescope. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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THE SHAH IN LONDON'S GUILDHALL
Flags were flying at Guildhall in honour of the Shah of Iran, and walking in procession with the Lord Mayor (Sir Harold Gillett), His Imperial Majesty proceeding to take his place in the Library. The address of welcome was presented in a...
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PROGRESS REPORT
At is first meeting in London, with Mr Profumo, Minister of State, presiding, the Cyprus Joint Committee began its task of implementing the plans for the island. ® Meanwhile, Cypriots in Nicosia seem to be indulging in one celebration...
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ENTHRONEMENT OF THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY- COLOUR
The Historical and Colourful Ceremony at Canterbury for the installation of the New Archbishop. ® The presence of the Pope's Representative along with members of the Royal Family underlined the considerable ecumenical significance of...
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ADMIRAL SHERMAN'S TRAGIC PASSING
Admiral Sherman's sudden death from heart failure at the age of only 54 came as a great shock to friends and allies as well as to America. Seen in France, the United States Chief of Naval Operations was making an important tour of...
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RAF ANNIVERSARY REVIEW
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TRAILER: TOM JOHNSTON'S APPEAL
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FREEDOM PRESENTATION IN EDINBURGH
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THE SEYCHELLE ISLANDS - a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean - where the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester arrive to attend the INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS.
For the past ten years these beautiful and exotic islands have sought independence and now, with good wishes from the retiring Governor, Mr Colin Allan, the leader of the Seychelles' People's United Party, Mr James Mancham solemnly take...