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PRESIDENT TRUMAN'S VISITOR FROM PERSIA
The Shah of Persia has been paying a State Visit to President Truman, an important event, not only because it's the first time such a visit had been made to America on official business, but also because of Persia's strategic position in...
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SKATING SKILL
Expensively-produced fancy-dress parties on ice are evidently the thing in Atlantic City; at an ice show, the skating chorus and many stars of the rink perform with the almost unbelievable skill. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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MOTHER OF EIGHT WANTS HUSBAND
Mrs Le Baron, divorcee, is advertising for a husband, here you see her and her eight children. 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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MR CHURCHILL'S BOSTON ORATION
14,000 people in the Boston Garden hear Mr Churchill address the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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HORRORS OF CHEMICAL WARFARE
At Fort Hood, Texas, a strongly-built pill-box holds out against a realistic attack during America's First Armoured Division manoeuvres. Then, a company of flame-throwers part of the Chemical Warfare Unit, went into action, and they soon...
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DELEGATES FOR PACT SIGNING REACH NEW YORK & ® A ""PEACE"" CONFERENCE
Mr Bevin, with other Foreign Ministers, is greeted on arrival at New York to sign the Atlantic Pact. ® In New York, Americans picket the Waldorf while inside Soviet propagandists attend a ""Peace"" Conference. At the Madison Square...
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NOVEL TRAINING FOR US NAVY AND ARMY MEN
American navy men try their accuracy at shooting down midget planes which are fired from a catapult, when hit the midget plane floats to earth on a parachute. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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BUNNY 'DERBY' FOR MONGRELS
Thorough-bred mongrels are put to the test on a dog track, similar to greyhound racing. 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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EASTER CHAPEAUX
From America we see the latest spring fashions, while from Paris we get an impression of what hats look like made out of vegetables. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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MOVIETONE'S USA REPORT - POURING OUT A HOUSE
A new method of house building, concrete is poured into a steel frame and when it hardens the inner frame is stripped away. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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A Nation's Tribute
In St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York, Americans mourn the tragic death of Robert Kennedy. Thousands file past the coffin - Thousands more attend the Requiem Mass - many more still, line the route from New York to Washington, delaying the...
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MOVIETONE PRESENTS - REVIEW '67
All the highlights of the year in a special King-size release. ® Twelve months in twelve minutes - An Action Package, recording the Dramas, the Tragedies, the Achievements of 1967. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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FLOODS
Connecticut is the most afflicted state by the second American flood-disaster in two months. Nearly fifty lives have been lost. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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TRUMAN AND THE CAMERA
Ex President Truman taking his daily constitutional, Movietone cameraman had to move fast to keep up with him, the answer was by roller skates. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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USA - THE PRESIDENT'S ILLNESS
The Army Hospital at Denver, Colorado, where President Eisenhower has been confined during his illness. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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ROCKALL ANNEXED
The survey ship HMS ""Vidal"" was the vessel entrusted with the task of taking possession of Rockall. The landing party composed of Royal Naval and Royal Marine personnel. It was carried out, the modern way - by helicopter. Disclaimer:...