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VANDENBURG FIGHTS FOR COMPLETE MARSHALL PLAN
Senator Vandenburg addresses the Senate Appropriations Committee in an attempt to reverse the vote to reduce aid to Europe. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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EISENHOWER INSTALLED AS PRESIDENT
General Eisenhower has assumed office as President of Columbia University. 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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UNCLE SAM'S FLEET DAY
Navy Day celebrations in America were a very big occasion. The ships were moored in the Hudson River and President Truman dedicated America's new aircraft carrier before reviewing the fleet. Later thousands gathered in Central Park to...
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SPORT
In Cleveland the locals braved freezing temperatures to watch a football match. 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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JOHN F KENNEDY AND EISENHOWER
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QUEEN MOTHER UNVEILS PORTRAIT
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother visited the Canadian Club of America in New York, where she unveiled a portrait of the Queen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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ATLAS MISSILE BASE
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ATLAS MISSILE
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SATELLITE
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POLARIS UNDERWATER
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BOXING - THE GOLDEN GLOVES
When a group of amateur boxers from Europe met a team of Amateur boxers representing the United States a number of exciting bouts were seen. The result of the whole contest was a draw - five bouts each. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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A PERSONAL HELICOPTER
Mr McCarty, an American, has invented what might be called a ""Personal Helicopter"" - powered by an outboard motor. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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WHIPSNADE COMES OF AGE
Whipsnade Zoo had come of age and has had quite a theatrical party as a celebration; Dinah Sheridan and Arthur Askey were among the stars attending. While the Whipsnade Chimps were cooling off with a soft drink, Chimps in St. Louis, USA...
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PRO TENNIS - KRAMER TOO GOOD FOR GONZALES
Richard Gonzales made his debut as a professional against Jack Kramer in New York. Kramer shows that as the leading professional, he's too hot for Gonzales, the ex-holder of the amateur national title. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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BEATLES HIT NEW YORK
We show pictures of Ringo, George, Paul and John, (The Beatles) at their press conference in New York before appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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WINTER OLYMPICS
Our pictures show the opening the Winter Olympics, Squaw Valley, performed by Vice-President Richard Nixon, which started with the parade of the teams. And down the ski slope came the Olympic flame, carried by a former American champion,...
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ATOMIC POWER (FIRST PICTURES)
President Truman speaks on the Atomic Bomb. At Oak Ridge, Tennessee workers have been producing the bomb. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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STATUE OF LIBERTY
Over a hundred years ago, French Sculptor Auguste Bartholdi conceived the idea of the Statue of Liberty. Now his dream stands at the entrance to New York Harbour and is known throughout the World. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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NEW YORK PREMIERE - CLEOPATRA
The World Premiere of Cleopatra in New York. Cleopatra is the most talked about and the most expensive film ever made. Paul Anka, Richard Rodgers, Joan Fontaine and Roddy McDowell were among those who attended the charity premiere....
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Wrestling Champion
Gus Sonnenberg defeats Plestina, a heavier man in bout at Boston, USA. 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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WORLD CINEMA
An exhibition at the Round House to mark the 75th anniversary of the cinema. Stars at the opening include American silent screen comedian Harold Lloyd whose 1927 film ""Kid Brother"" opened the show. Princess Alexandra is guest of honour...
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HUMOUR ON THE DIVING BOARD
Crazy diving demonstration at Miami Beach, Florida. 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...
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CHINA - NATIONALISTS FIGHT TO STEM COMMUNISTS
In Washington, Mrs Chiang Kai Shek is greeted by Mrs Marshall. The former asks for assistance from America. ® At Yenan City, communist HQ, the Communist leader, Mao Tse-Tung looks around. ® In the town of Suchow, fighting in progress,...
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SPORT: HORSESHOE THROWING
Ted Allen gives a demonstration of why he is World Champion at Horseshoe Throwing. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...