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THE PERSIAN AMBASSADOR -
Mr Ali Soheily made a courtesy visit to Buckingham Palace to present his credentials as the new Persian Ambassador in London. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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AMERICAN REACTIONS -
In New York the people could hardly believe the headlines saying they were at war. In Washington, Mr Early, the President's Secretary was bombarded by the Press clamouring to know more details. America's aircraft and Navy are already...
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DUCHESS OF KENT AT MANSION HOUSE
At the Mansion House, Mr Lyttelton, the Colonial Secretary, expressed the unanimous thanks of Government and country to the Duchess for her Far East tour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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DULLES IN LONDON
Mr Churchill had a warm welcome for Mr Stassen, Mutual Security Director, and Mr Dulles, America's new Secretary of State. They had come for important talks with Britain's Premier and Mr Eden and Mr Dulles lost no time in giving...
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PRESIDENT TITO'S TOUR
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MARSHAL TITO'S LONDON VISIT
During the war, the Yugoslav partisans fought one of the bravest campaigns on record. Tito, their leader, rallied the patriots and pinned down a dozen German divisions. And now, President Tito arrives in the Thames Estuary on board his...
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FOREIGN MINISTERS CONFER
Important talks have been in progress at the Foreign Office and Britain's Foreign Secretary has been conferring with Monsieur Bidault, the French Foreign Minister and America's Secretary of State, Mr Dulles. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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CHANGE OF RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR
Mr Gromyko, who recently left London for his journey to Moscow, is being replaced as ambassador here by Mr Malik. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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BERLIN SAYS FAREWELL TO HIGH COMMISSIONER
Paying his last visit to Berlin as High Commissioner, Sir Ivone Kirkpatrick was given an impressive farewell by the Germans and Russians, as well as his own countrymen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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""DOBRO POCALOVAT KOSYGIN""
Diverted by fog from Gatwick to London Airport, Mr Kosygin is welcomed by the Prime Minister. Already known to Mr Wilson, Kosygin is something of an enigma to us. But, compared to Mr Khrushchev, who's visit in 1956 is recalled in flash...
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The Anglo Egyptian Treaty signed.
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FOREIGN MINISTERS MEET
Geneva, and a calm atmosphere for the meeting. But difficulties arose at once, and crowds soon gathered at the villa occupied by Britain's Foreign Secretary, where the first hurdle was being taken: all about seating! And so, in the...
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THE PRESIDENT'S TOUR
A downpour at Rome marked the first stop of President Eisenhower's tour of Europe, Asia and Africa. He was welcomed by President Gronchi. Mr Eisenhower went to the Vatican City next morning, and there was a most friendly greeting from...
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MORE TRADE WITH RUSSIA
Mr Mikoyan (Deputy Prime Minister) was present at the signing of the five-year trade agreement for Anglo-Russian trade. Mr Patolichev signed for Russia, Sir David Eccles for Britain. Russia wants vehicles, textiles, footwear,...
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JOHN FOSTER DULLES
Through six dangerous years, John Foster Dulles was America's Secretary of State. As President Eisenhower's right-hand man, he formulated foreign policy, and was a firm believer in personal contacts. He flew from capital to capital, as...
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PREMIER'S TOUR - A HIGHLIGHT
Looking closely at a development plan in Lagos, Mr Macmillan was also shown the plan for the impressive sports stadium, to be completed in time for Nigeria's Independence Day next October. Britain's Prime Minister was touring the...
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ATHENS GREETS IKE
President Eisenhower's arrival in Athens provided one of the most attractive pictures of the tour. Dusk had fallen, as he drove with King Paul of the Hellenes, but lights, gleaming along the route, revealed some of the landmarks of an...
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KHRUSHCHEV IN NEW YORK
Our pictures show the Russian liner ""Baltica"", steaming up river to New York, and accompanied by helicopters and coastguard vessels. The ship passed under Brooklyn Bridge on its way to ""Pier 73"", which had been allotted as her berth:...
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STATE VISIT HIGHLIGHTS
Gurkhas were on parade at Buckingham Palace, the Royal Review by the Queen and her honoured guest, the King of Nepal. In attendance was Field Marshal Viscount Slim, who himself served with the Gurkhas. Also on parade were members of the...
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SOVIET HONOURS SERVICE CHIEFS -
In London, the Soviet Ambassador recently presented medals to Sir John Tovey, Sir Arthur Harris and Sir Alan Brooke. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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STALINGRAD ARISES -
Pictures of Stalingrad taken earlier this year show the terrible destruction wrought in the city and the struggle to clear and rebuild it. In Moscow, the British Ambassador was present when delegates from Stalingrad received the sword of...
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MR EDEN ON THE HOPES OF PEACE
In a newsreel interview, the Foreign Secretary speaks of him method of approach to International problems ... Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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MOSSADEQ BEFORE SECURITY COUNCIL
There was a densely packed session of the Security Council at New York, when Persia's ailing premier, Dr Mossadeq, arrived on the arm of Mr Trygve Lie, the UN Secretary. He was opposed at the Council meeting by Britain's Sir Gladwyn...
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FILM NEWS
A traditional sign of the New Year was once again recorded at the Elysee in Paris, when foreign diplomats call on the President of France. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...