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COLOGNE -
Winston Churchill has visited Germany where he took a look at the Siegfried Line. The Allies have already swept past this line of fortification. ® ® The Hohenzollern Bridge across the Rhine at Cologne is reported to have been...
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AUSTRALIA'S NEW GOVERNOR GENERAL ARRIVES -
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester arrive in Australia with their two sons. In Canberra the Duke is sworn-in as Governor General of Australia. Before travelling to Canberra the family pose for the press in the grounds of Admiralty House,...
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BALLOON COMMAND FAREWELL -
The Barrage Balloon has been a familiar sight over London and other cities for some years. Now Balloon Command has had it's final Parade and been thanked - on behalf of the country - by Sir Archibald Sinclair. Disclaimer: British...
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ELECTION NEWS:
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SOME OF THE 1672 - Nomination Day in the General Election and candidates can be seen in their constituencies. Amongst...
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PREMIER HOME FROM TRAVELS - NO SOUND
During his historic tour Tripoli fell, and Movietone here presents the first pictures of the final elimination of Italy's Colonial Empire. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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PREMIER HOME FROM TRAVELS - NO SOUND
During his historic tour Tripoli fell, and Movietone here presents the first pictures of the final elimination of Italy's Colonial Empire. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
British Movietone
PREMIER HOME FROM TRAVELS - NO SOUND
During his historic tour Tripoli fell, and Movietone here presents the first pictures of the final elimination of Italy's Colonial Empire. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
British Movietone
PREMIER HOME FROM TRAVELS - NO SOUND
During his historic tour Tripoli fell, and Movietone here presents the first pictures of the final elimination of Italy's Colonial Empire. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
British Movietone
PREMIER HOME FROM TRAVELS - NO SOUND
During his historic tour Tripoli fell, and Movietone here presents the first pictures of the final elimination of Italy's Colonial Empire. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Thomas Dewey gains the Republican nomination as Presidential candidate. 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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SIR ARCHIBALD SINCLAIR ADDRESSES YOU
The Liberal Leader addresses Movietone. 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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MR ATTLEE ADDRESSES YOU
The Labour leader gives a pre-Election address to Movietone. 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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MR CHURCHILL ADDRESSES YOU
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Movietone's contribution to the Election will be a camera interview with the three Chief Party leaders. The first is...
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THE PRESIDENT'S LAST JOURNEY -
The coffin of President Roosevelt lay in the White House, where many came to pay their last respects. It was afterwards borne to its last resting place at Hyde Park. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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KING & PRESIDENT TRUMAN MEET
His Majesty and President Truman had a brief meeting off Plymouth. They exchanged visits aboard HMS ""Renown"" and USS ""Augusta"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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ALLIED CONTROL COUNCIL IN BERLIN
Field Marshal Montgomery arrived at Tempelhof Airport in Berlin to attend a meeting of the Allied Control Council. The main purpose of the meeting was to agree the constitution of the Allied Control Commission, with the fixing of zones...
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BRUSSELS HONOURS GUARDS DIVISION
Recent ceremonies in Brussels included the tribute paid by the Guards to Belgium's Unknown soldier, near the Congress Column. At another ceremony, which was attended by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, the city honoured the Guards...
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ATTLEE & BEVIN IN POTSDAM
Within 48 hours of his election victory Mr Attlee was on his way to Berlin, accompanied by the new Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin. They were continuing the work begun by Mr Churchill at the Three Powers Conference at Potsdam. Disclaimer:...
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THE END OF MUSSO -
In Milan the bodies of Mussolini and his mistress were kicked and abused by Italians. After the mob had been dispersed by firemen their bodies were hung upside down outside a petrol station. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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QUISLING NO 1 -
In Oslo the trial begins of Vidkun Quisling whose name is now synonymous with treason. 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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PRIME MINISTER AT THE PALACE
Mr Attlee with the King at Buckingham Palace, just before his departure for Berlin. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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IN MEMORY OF THE PRESIDENT -
A Memorial Service was held at St. Paul's Cathedral for President Roosevelt. The King, Queen and Princess Elizabeth attended, as did Mr Churchill. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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PETAIN ON TRIAL
At the Palais de Justice Marshal Petain goes on trial charged with plotting against the internal security of his country and collaboration with the enemy. Among the chief witnesses for the prosecution were Albert Lebrun and Paul Reynaud....
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FOUND IN THE RUINS -
Among the ruins of the Ruhr pocket the Americans found von Papen, the former Chancellor of Germany. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...