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GRACEFUL AQUATICS
Jeanne Wilson was the easy winner of the 100 metre Butterfly event at the Senior National Swimming Championships in Los Angeles. Diving champions included Helen Crlenkovich and demonstrations by Sammy Lee and Johnny Riley. Disclaimer:...
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ELECTRONIC BOMB
Another wartime secret is revealed the Radio Proximity Fuse. Installed in rocket bombs, radio beams detected it's target and it could be exploded with devastating effect. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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XMAS 1945 - SIGNS OF PEACE - WAR
The final of the annual Madison Square Boys' Club Boxing Tournament was a hard fought affair. 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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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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THE WORLD'S FASTEST
America's new fighter, the P80 is claimed to be the fastest in the world. On a recent flight from Dayton to New York it covered 544 miles in one hour, two minutes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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NEW YORK GREETS BRITAIN'S WAR-TIME PREMIER
During his visit to New York Mr Churchill encountered a small Communist demonstration but otherwise he was given a great welcome in the city. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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FOREST SCOURGE
The worst forest fire of this year has broken out within thirty miles of Portland, Oregon. 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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CHURCHILL PAYS HOMAGE TO WAR-TIME COLLEAGUE
Winston Churchill lays a wreath on the grave of President Roosevelt. 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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LATEST FROM THE STATES
In the ""Belmont Futurity"" Race in New York the filly ""Beau Gay"" got out of hand and crashed through the rail. ® Dress and jewellery made from coal or products derived from coal such as nylon. ® Lew Lehr, American Movietone's crazy...
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US RECRUITS IN TRAINING
18 year olds recruited to the American Army are put through vigorous training at Fort Bragg. 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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US DOCK STRIKE ENDS
The longshoremen return to work, so ending the three week dock strike. 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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HURRICANE HAVOC - IN THE PATH OF DISASTER
A brave cameraman caught pictures of the hurricane which ripped along the Florida coast. 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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LARGEST ROCKET-AIDED PLANE
American Constitution plane takes off, from Burbank, California, assisted by six rockets. 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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US PORTS TIED UP BY DOCK STRIKE
Ocean liner passengers had to handle their own luggage on arrival in New York. Hundreds of vessels are lying idle with their cargoes held up. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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FURS FOR CHRISTMAS
New York display of furs. 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 represent the opinions...
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SPORTING ZEST - AFTER THE BIG FIGHT - CONN AND LOUIS
After being knocked out by Joe Louis, Bill Conn says he is going to quit boxing. Louis on the other hand says he has a lot more to give. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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HOPPICOPTERS
Preliminary tests in Seattle of a new lightweight one man helicopter. 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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CANINE BANQUET
A Peke's birthday party held in Toledo Ohio 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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US STRIKES THREATEN NATIONAL DISASTER
The Coal Strike in America has finally been settled. Whilst President Truman was asking Congress for special powers to smash the rail strike, news came through that the strike was over. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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SAND SAILING THRILLS
Sand yachts in action on Daytona 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 not...
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CARNIVALS ASHORE AND AFLOAT - MARDI GRAS AT NEW ORLEANS
""Mardi Gras"" is celebrated in New Orleans with a nighttime procession through the streets. 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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US FROZEN RIVERS BREAK-UP
Rivers in the north of America had been frozen solid and there were fears of the damage the ice would cause. Fortunately the thaw came quickly before it got really dangerous. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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AMERICA TRIES OUT HER AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
A combined exercise by the American Army, Navy and Air Force, makes amphibious landing. 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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LOMAKIN LEAVES USA
Following Mrs Kosenkina's leap from the Soviet Consulate, America has ordered its closure. The Soviet Consul General, Mr Lomakin, has been called back to Moscow. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...