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A SPECIAL COLOUR PRESENTATION OF THE FUNERAL IN WASHINGTON -
Where the world pays tribute to Ike, the soldier who became President and who won the admiration and affection of the whole free world. ® In a simple coffin, the body lies in State at the Capitol before being carried to the National...
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GROMYKO ARRIVES
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko flies into London on his first official visit since 1965. He'll be discussing international problems and Anglo-Soviet trade and cultural relations with the Prime Minister and other Government...
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DEATH OF NASSER
The explosive situation in the Middle East is further complicated by the sudden death of Egypt's President Nasser. Library film of Nasser's re-election five years ago and of his participation in Arab affairs of State right up to his...
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COWES REGATTA
The season's top offshore sailing event - Cowes Regatta draws sailing enthusiasts from all parts of Britain and abroad. We join the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and Princess Anne aboard their respective boats, and Prime Minister...
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UN 25th ANNIVERSARY
Demonstrators plead their causes outside as the Queen, Prince Philip and the Prince of Wales join ministers and other distinguished guests at Westminster Hall to celebrate the twenty fifth anniversary of the United Nations. The Queen and...
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Sporting personalities at Variety Club of Great Britain luncheon.
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DE GAULLE OBITUARY
Charles de Gaulle - soldier, statesman and above all a Frenchman - is dead. He died, aged 79, at his home in the country just over two years after being defeated in a referendum. We look at the career of this indomitable figure - his...
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REMEMBRANCE DAY
The fiftieth anniversary of the solemn ceremony which pays homage to those who died for Britain in two World Wars. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh join politicians and Commonwealth leaders in the simple, moving tribute at the...
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FFI FIGHT FOR PARIS -
This is the inside story of the men and women who fought so fiercely for the liberations of Paris. Streets were torn up to make barricades and the Police were formed into a battle unit. They fought from windows and roof tops and the...
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FFI FIGHT FOR PARIS -
This is the inside story of the men and women who fought so fiercely for the liberations of Paris. Streets were torn up to make barricades and the Police were formed into a battle unit. They fought from windows and roof tops and the...
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PERSONALITIES - KING PETER - LORD WAVELL
King Peter of Yugoslavia and members of his government visit Cairo. ® Lord Wavell arrives in India to become the Viceroy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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CASABLANCA CONFERENCE - NO SOUND
The latest meeting between Roosevelt and Churchill was held at Casablanca. The War leaders and their Chiefs of Staff met to plan the next stages of their offensive. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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ATHENS -
British troops who fought to liberate Greece now find themselves fighting on the streets of Athens against the ELAS movement. The troops who had been hailed as liberators and who were helping to feed the population had to take up arms...
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THE TRAGEDY OF ATHENS -
The latest pictures from Athens were mostly taken under difficult and dangerous conditions by Norman Fisher of Movietone. ® ® ELAS snipers were everywhere in the Greek capital and British troops continue to clear up pockets of...
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THEY MEET AND AGREE IN MOSCOW -
Mr Cordell Hull of America and Mr Eden travel to Moscow for a conference to be greeted by Mr Molotov. After ten days of talks the signing of the Agreement takes place. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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TO ENTERTAIN THE TROOPS -
Gracie Fields has arrived from America for a two month visit to entertain the troops. Also here from the States is Bob Hope who gave a concert for Allied serviceman. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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ITALIAN SLUMP -
The third report from Sicily shows the rapid advance of the Eighth Army after the first footholds in the South East corner of the island had been secured. General Montgomery, commander of the Eighth, drove along the coast road to sum up...
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ITALIAN SLUMP -
The third report from Sicily shows the rapid advance of the Eighth Army after the first footholds in the South East corner of the island had been secured. General Montgomery, commander of the Eighth, drove along the coast road to sum up...
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ITALIAN SLUMP -
The third report from Sicily shows the rapid advance of the Eighth Army after the first footholds in the South East corner of the island had been secured. General Montgomery, commander of the Eighth, drove along the coast road to sum up...
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ITALIAN SLUMP -
The third report from Sicily shows the rapid advance of the Eighth Army after the first footholds in the South East corner of the island had been secured. General Montgomery, commander of the Eighth, drove along the coast road to sum up...
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ZERO HOUR! -
The invasion of Sicily by Allied Forces under the supreme command of General Eisenhower has begun. Fighters and bombers launched the attack, followed by the invasion itself led by Airborne troops. ® ® The seaborne landings came next...
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ZERO HOUR! -
The invasion of Sicily by Allied Forces under the supreme command of General Eisenhower has begun. Fighters and bombers launched the attack, followed by the invasion itself led by Airborne troops. ® ® The seaborne landings came next...
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VICTORY PARADE -
To mark the total elimination of the Axis from Tunisia a victory parade was held. Most of the leaders responsible for the success of Allied arms attended the parade. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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BRUSSELS HEARS MONTY -
A large crowd gathered in the Grande Place, Brussels to hear Field Marshal Montgomery. Monty, who had been in the city to inspect troops and decorate officers, made a bi-lingual situation. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...