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ROYALTY ROUND
The Queen Mother meets the Misfits at a Centre for the Problem People at Camberwell. ® Earlier, the Queen and Prince Philip had left for Malta, for a three day State Visit. Highlights include the Opening of Parliament by the Queen of...
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INDIA'S PRESIDENT
Impressive ceremonies attended the swearing-in of Dr Rajendra Prasad as President of India at New Delhi; the occasion, indeed, marked the coming into full force of India's new constitution. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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BLACK AND WHITE
Ian Smith proposes a Rhodesian Republic - and the prospect of further white domination in Southern Africa causes widespread unrest among Black African leaders, notably President Kaunda of Zambia, seen during talks with Mr Wilson....
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SOUTH AFRICA UNION LEADER ARRESTED
Outside Johannesburg City Hall, many thousands of supporters had come to protest against government action concerning the General Secretary of the Garment-Worker's Union. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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A PATTERN FOR PEACE
A May Day parade took place in Nazareth, and Israelis and Arabs marched side by side. And they danced together in the streets. ""Let us forget past hostilities and let us work together, in harmony, for the prosperity of us all"", they...
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NEW LEGAL TERM
The Lord High Chancellor (Viscount Kilmuir) and Lord Parker are seen arriving at Westminster Abbey to attend a special traditional service which is held on the opening day of the Michaelmas Term. After the brief service a procession...
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THE WEST INDIAN SCENE
At Kingston harbour, a launch brought the Governor General of the new West Indian Federation ashore on his first official visit to Jamaica. Lord Hailes was received by the Governor, Sir Kenneth Blackburne. Next, a greeting from the...
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THE STATE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT
Filmed for the first time in history. The Pomp and Circumstance of the ""Most Gracious Speech from the Throne"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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THE ROYAL TOUR - Cocos Island & Ceylon
A brief halt at the Cocos Islands in the Indian Ocean followed the Australian tour. They were met by their hosts Mr and Mrs Clunies-Ross. ® A great welcome was in store for Her Majesty and the Duke at Ceylon, which began when the royal...
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PRESIDENT DE GAULLE
At the Elysee Palace, General de Gaulle took over from Monsieur Coty. It was a simple ceremony, which included the presentation (by General Catroux) of the gold collar of the Order to de Gaulle. The new President then made a speech....
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REVOLT IN CUBA
Havana went wild as the news spread that Cuba's long struggle had ended with the flight of Batista and the triumph of Fidel Castro. Castro is on his way to Havana, and his troops will soon be there. Now is the moment to celebrate and...
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CYPRUS FLARE UP
Sir Hugh Foot, the new Governor of Cyprus, recently flew into Nicosia. Soon after he took the oath of office, an EOKA leaflet announced a strike to coincide with the United Nations debate on Cyprus. Riots flared up again. One of the new...
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QUEEN JULIANA RIDES IN STATE
Driving in the Golden Coach of State, Queen Juliana of the Netherlands, drove with Prince Bernhardt to perform the opening of the Dutch Parliament. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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BORDERLINE VOTE
Victory by only six votes after three ballots for the new West German President Dr Gustav Heinemann. ® Violent threats at retaliation if the election was held in Berlin fail to materialise beyond temporary closing of the...
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MR JOHN NICOLL -
Recent news from Malaya is focussed on the installation of Singapore's new Governor, Mr John Nicoll. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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PRESIDENT POMPIDOU DIES
After a long illness President Pompidou of France dies and the world mourns a great leader and a great man. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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NEW PRESIDENT
At the President's House, New Delhi, the Investiture of India's new President, Mr Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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HAROLD WILSON RESIGNS- COLOUR
After thirteen years as Leader of the Labour Party, eight of them as Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Harold Wilson resigns. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE STATE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT
A new session of Parliament is opened by Her Majesty the Queen amid the rich ceremonial which is part of Britain's National Heritage. ® The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh drive to the Palace of Westminster in the Irish State Coach. ®...
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NEWS REGENTS- COLOUR
New Captain Regents are sworn in at a solemn but picturesque ceremony, in the smallest state on earth, the Republic of San Marino. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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VICTORY -
V E Day began with Mr Churchill's broadcast officially announcing the end of war in Europe. Londoners took to the streets in celebrations which continued for nearly two days. ® ® Outside Buckingham Palace the crowds chanted 'we want...
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VICTORY -
V E Day began with Mr Churchill's broadcast officially announcing the end of war in Europe. Londoners took to the streets in celebrations which continued for nearly two days. ® ® Outside Buckingham Palace the crowds chanted 'we want...
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VICTORY -
V E Day began with Mr Churchill's broadcast officially announcing the end of war in Europe. Londoners took to the streets in celebrations which continued for nearly two days. ® ® Outside Buckingham Palace the crowds chanted 'we want...
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VICTORY -
V E Day began with Mr Churchill's broadcast officially announcing the end of war in Europe. Londoners took to the streets in celebrations which continued for nearly two days. ® ® Outside Buckingham Palace the crowds chanted 'we want...