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KHRUSHCHEV IN NEW YORK
Our pictures show the Russian liner ""Baltica"", steaming up river to New York, and accompanied by helicopters and coastguard vessels. The ship passed under Brooklyn Bridge on its way to ""Pier 73"", which had been allotted as her berth:...
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THE SUMMIT MEETING
After months of preparation and hope, the Heads of State went to Paris for the meeting. Mr Khrushchev had not refused to come because of the ""U2"" incident. President Eisenhower, who made a brief speech at the airport, came with all the...
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U-2 TRIAL
It was the Hall of Columns in Moscow, where Francis Gary Powers, pilot of the American ""U2"" spy-plane, shot down over Russia, faced the judges with composure. Gary's wife and parents were in court for most of the time. The sentence: 10...
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ANEURIN BEVAN
A tribute to a great man who died on the 6th July, 1960. 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...
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DNIEPER ONSLAUGHT -
The latest film from the Eastern Front shows the capture of Zaporozhe, which was a strong centre of resistance created by the Germans in defence of the Dnieper Line. The Russians have now driven the Nazis back from Stalingrad 850 miles...
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SOVIET HONOURS SERVICE CHIEFS -
In London, the Soviet Ambassador recently presented medals to Sir John Tovey, Sir Arthur Harris and Sir Alan Brooke. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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KARTING KONTRASTS
Go-karting in Russia and France reveals that these mini-racers go as well on snow as on a normal surface. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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STALINGRAD ARISES -
Pictures of Stalingrad taken earlier this year show the terrible destruction wrought in the city and the struggle to clear and rebuild it. In Moscow, the British Ambassador was present when delegates from Stalingrad received the sword of...
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FIFTY YEARS
In Moscow, the mammoth parade to celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the 1917 Revolution. 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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MOSCOW IN MAY
In Red Square, one of the finest settings for a parade, Russia celebrates the Communist Revolution with another impressive May Day Parade. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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LENINGRAD AND KIEV FREED -
The raising of the long and terrible siege of Leningrad was one of the greatest of all Soviet victories. The City suffered ghastly privations and continuous bombardment, but work went on despite everything. Towards the end of 1943 forces...
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SWEDISH AIRCRAFT SHOT UP
Brought back by another ""Catalina"", the Swedish crew of the aircraft recently shot down by Russian ""Migs"" arrived at an airfield near Stockholm. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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COVENTRY ENTERTAINS RUSSIAN VISITOR
Madame Tatyana Murashkina, deputy mayor of Stalingrad, at last visited Coventry, after several invitations. She was shown all the sights of the city - from the new Lady Godiva Statue to the ruins of the Cathedral. Disclaimer: British...
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PARIS MEETING OF BIG FOUR
The Palais de Chaillot in Paris - the meeting place of the sixth United Nations General Assembly, and Mr Trygve Lie, the General Secretary, is seen with M Schuman on the eve of the gathering of delegates from all over the world. Mr...
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THE VISIT ENDS
Visiting a plant in Des Moines, Iowa, Mr K learnt the secrets of what goes into the ""hot dog"", the ever-popular American speciality. He also had a look at Iowa's corn-growing and harvesting techniques, and saw some cattle on a farm at...
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KHRUSHCHEV AT UN
The United Nations came right into the picture, when Mr Khrushchev visited New York. Seen here arriving with an impressive escort, the Soviet Premier had previously drawn world attention to this occasion. Having announced that he had an...
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MR K CONTINUES TOUR
The 15-mile drive from airport to capital, with President Eisenhower sitting between Mr and Mrs Khrushchev, gave the Soviet leader his first look at America. Very strong security precautions had been taken all along the route. Blair...
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Movietone Speculates On 1934
What does the year hold for World's great personalities asks our commentator? 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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Oldest Bible Comes To British Museum
Codex Sinaiticus, bought for sum of £1,000,000 from Soviet is handed over to chief negotiator. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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REVERSE OF THE MOON
It was certainly staggering news: a Lunik sent round the Moon to photograph its other side. The Russians have every right to be proud of their achievement. Luniks on display at a Russian Trade Fair underline the triumph. First, a shot...
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HONOUR IS SATISFIED
The quarrel was over the performance of Serge Lifar's ballet, ""Black and White"", in Paris. The Marquis insisted on his interpretation: and Monsieur Lifar promptly challenged him to a duel. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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SOVIET DISPLAY
A sports festival took place in Moscow, or, to give it its full title, the Physical Culturists' Day, and the Sixth Spartakiad of the Trade Unions. The mass display of physical culture by young performers was very well done, with a...
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MACMILLAN FOR MOSCOW
The Prime Minister was shortly to pay a visit, planned to last a week or ten days, to Moscow. The invitation, originally made to Sir Anthony Eden, was extended to Mr Macmillan, when he succeeded him. Britain's Premier has never been to...
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ATOM SCIENTISTS AGREE
The East-West conference of scientific experts, which has been at work, in Geneva, for seven weeks, held its last meeting under the chairmanship of Russian Professor Federov (centre right). Agreement had been reached that it is possible...