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THE BUDGET
Mr Butler leaves for the House of Commons to deliver his Budget Speech. Crowds had gathered in Smith Square to see him off and maybe to give him some useful hints. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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NIXON VISIT
A flying visit by American President Richard Nixon. He has important talks with the Prime Minister at Chequers, and the two leaders are joined by the Queen for an informal luncheon. After five and a quarter hours in England President and...
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Australia's 150th Anniversary.
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WHAT TO WEAR
What the well dressed worker is wearing - the latest Protective Clothing for Building Workers on show in London. Also above London's rooftops - at the Carlton Towers - Hats to match the new Maxi-line reveal their obvious origins in the...
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STALIN DIES
Movietone's Record of historic Events in the life of Russia's Ruler. 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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US Foreign Policy - Mr Cordell Hull sets out the policy.
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RE-SETTLEMENT OF THE DISABLED -
Mr Bevin, by officially opening the ""Back at Work"" exhibition in Leeds, drew attention to the needs and rights of disabled men and women. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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THE COURAGE OF FRANCE -
M Reynaud strengthens his Government, as the French population comes under more attacks. British tanks move up through Normandy to oppose the advancing Germans. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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BERLIN AND THE BIG THREE
Under the shadow of the Brandenburg Gate Field Marshal Montgomery presents medals to Marshal Zhukov and Marshal Rokossovsky. ® ® The people of Berlin have begun clearing up their city whose once imposing buildings now lie in ruins. The...
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PREMIER VISITS RED CROSS EXHIBITION
The Premier was greeted by Lord Woolton (Executive Committee Chairman) when he came to open the Red Cross Society's Exhibition at their London headquarters. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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ENGLAND AGAIN! -
There were record gate receipts at the Villa ground, for the International match between England and Scotland. It was one all at half-time, but Mortensen's second half goal gave the victory to England. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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PRESIDENT AND PEOPLE GREET WAR HEROES -
Ten British and five American War Heroes were welcomed in New York by Wendell Wilkie and took part in a War Bond Rally. At Washington they were received by President Roosevelt. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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AMBASSADOR KENNEDY -
Speaks on the need to prevent war in Europe. 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 WAR GOES NORTH -
Germany invaded the neutral Denmark and goes to war with Norway. Bergen in the south of Norway is occupied. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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Lloyd George Lauds Alice In Wonderland
Wartime Premier unveils Lewis Carroll memorial at Llandudno, where book was inspired. 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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HOME TOWN WELCOMES EISENHOWER
Naturally enough, there was a great welcome in store for General Eisenhower when he returned with his wife to his home-town, Abilene, Kansas. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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MINISTER'S FOOT & MOUTH APPEAL
An appeal to holiday-makers to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease is made by the Minister of Agriculture, Sir Thomas Dugdale. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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AGREEMENT ON BASES?
Seen arriving at Government House, Nicosia, Archbishop Makarios came to continue discussions. He was followed by the Turkish Cypriot leader, Dr Kutchuk, and it was later announced that agreement on the thorny problem of civil...
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CABINET CHANGES
The crowds in Downing Street reflected interest in the Government re-shuffle: Mr Duncan Sandys, Secretary for Commonwealth Relations, Mr Thorneycroft, back in the Cabinet again. The Exchequer is now Mr Selwyn Lloyd's concern. He hands...
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BRIDGING THE GANGES
Until now, the only way of crossing the river Ganges in the State of Bihar, has been by ferry. Now, a bridge has just been built to the designs of Mr John Fenton, a British engineer. The ""Green Arrow"" train brought the Prime Minister,...
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INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT EISENHOWER
In Washington - a warn greeting between Mr Truman and the man who takes over from him - General Eisenhower. They drive together from the White House to the Capitol, where Chief Justice Vinson administers the presidential oath. After the...
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EISENHOWER & EDEN -
The New York Press were very much on the spot when Mr Eisenhower met leading Republicans to discuss the Congressional situation. General Eisenhower also had a meeting with Mr Eden. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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ERNEST BEVIN - A TRIBUTE
Movietone pays tribute to Mr Ernest Bevin. 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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CABINET CHANGES?
Following his illness, Mr Ernest Bevin's resignation as Foreign Secretary has led to important cabinet changes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...