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SOME IMPORTANT PEOPLE RETURNING
Arriving at Southampton in the ""Queen Mary"" were Randolph Turpin, Mr Shinwell, Mr Walter Gifford, American Ambassador, and Mr Morrison and they all had something to say to the Press. Later, at No 10 Downing Street, Mr Morrison...
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MR CHURCHILL LAYS A FOUNDATION STONE
The University of Bristol recently received a special visit from its Chancellor, the Prime Minister. Mr Churchill was there to confer a number of honorary degrees on men distinguished in various walks of life, and to lay the foundation...
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CHURCHILL RETURNS TO DOWNING STREET
Cabinet-making has absorbed Mr Churchill's attention since the General Election returned him to power again as Prime Minister. At his home in Hyde Park Gate there has been a great deal of coming and going. In due course, Mr Churchill...
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THE CAMPAIGN GATHERS MOMENTUM
The official election campaign has started and the bill posters get busy. Mr Churchill makes a tour of the Woodford constituency where he is again a candidate. Dr Edith Summerskill conducts her election campaign in Fulham. At the...
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COMMONWEALTH PREMIERS HONOURED -
At the Guildhall, The City of London, has honoured the Premiers of Australia and New Zealand by conferring the Freedom on them. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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""SAVE OUR CHURCHES""
Starting from Downing Street, where they had received a £500 cheque each from Sir Winston Churchill, Roger Bannister, Chris Brasher, Chris Chataway and Gordon Pirie ran to St. Martin-in-the-Fields to hand over the cheque to...
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CHURCHILL IN BRONZE
Sir Winston Churchill arrived at Woodford to receive a rare honour. And, inspecting the Guard of Honour, Field Marshal Lord Montgomery was there to officiate. Few men see a statue of themselves unveiled, but Sir Winston is different....
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THE ELECTION
It was a misty morning on the day of decision, when early voters went along to do their duty. After two successive periods of Conservative power, Britain was at the cross-roads again. A heavy poll had been expected, and it was a good...
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CHURCHILL COLLEGE
Sir Winston invited the Trustees of the proposed Churchill College at Cambridge to review progress made in raising funds. Nearly 2 million has already been donated: thanks largely to British Commerce and Industry. A College for...
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BASES FOR USA - AGREEMENT SIGNED - NO SOUND
Mr Churchill and Mr Winant have signed the Atlantic Bases Agreement. 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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COMMONWEALTH PREMIERS HONOURED -
At the Guildhall, The City of London, has honoured the Premiers of Australia and New Zealand by conferring the Freedom on them. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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CHURCHILL ON BOMB PROSPECTS -
Mr Churchill sees a display by fire-fighters in Hyde Park and later he addresses a luncheon. 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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COMMONWEALTH PREMIERS HONOURED -
At the Guildhall, The City of London, has honoured the Premiers of Australia and New Zealand by conferring the Freedom on them. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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COMMONWEALTH PREMIERS HONOURED -
At the Guildhall, The City of London, has honoured the Premiers of Australia and New Zealand by conferring the Freedom on them. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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THE PRIME MINISTER'S GREAT DECLARATION -
The Imperial Conference, led at St. James's Palace, was attended by members of the Cabinet, representatives of the British Empire and all of the Allies. The King also attended and conversed with many of them. Mr Churchill made a...
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THE PREMIER'S RETURN FROM VICTORY MEETING ® PRESENTED BY BRITISH MOVIETONE ® DESCRIBED BY LESLIE MITCHELL ® FILMED BY THE NEWSREEL ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN WITH THE CO-OPERATION OF THE MINISTRY OF
Mr Churchill stopped in Iceland on his way from the meeting with President Roosevelt, where he received a tremendous welcome from the Icelandic people. As the journey nears it's end the Prime Minister addressed the crew of the ""Prince...
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US ARMY CHIEF SEES ARMY CO-OPERATION - NO SOUND-
General Marshall with Mr Churchill watches a demonstration of modern tactics. 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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THE PREMIER'S RETURN JOURNEY -
Mr Churchill returned from America in a Flying Boat which landed at Plymouth. On the stage to Bermuda, where he made a stop over, the Premier took a turn at the controls. There was a great crush on Paddington Station when Mrs Churchill...
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KING OF GREECE COMES TO BRITAIN -
The Duke of Gloucester welcomes King George at a northern port. The King and Queen, together with Mr Churchill, greet him on arrival at Euston Station. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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JAPAN SAYS
It was many years ago that the Japanese, marching into Manchuria and into China, began what they thought would be the conquest of Asia and then of the whole world. Then came the attack on Pearl Harbour and America's entry into the war....
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ROYAL DEPARTURE FOR COMMONWEALTH TOUR
The King, Queen, Princess Margaret and other members of the Royal Family were at London Airport to see Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh board the BOAC Argonaut ""Atalanta"" for their flight which was to start them on their...
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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...
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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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THE BATTLE OF LONDON - NO SOUND
Nazi bombers attack the capital by night, many houses were hit. Civilian morale remained high and The King was among the first to visit the damaged areas. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...