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THE PROMISED LAND
The Summer of 1948 was a turning-point in history for the people of Palestine, the ""Promised Land"". The last British troops were leaving the port of Haifa and the Union Flag was hauled down, and the doors were closed on the British...
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ISRAEL COMMAND CHANGE
Photographed in Jerusalem, the resigning Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army, General Moshe Dayan who won fame for his leadership during the victory in the Sinai desert. His successor is General Lascov, who also fought in this campaign...
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FRANCE IN TURMOIL
Monsieur Pflimlin arrived at the Elysee to tender his resignation as Prime Minister of France. President Coty refused to accept his resignation until a new Government leader had been found. Corsica followed Algeria's lead, by setting up...
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SPORTS TROPHY
A London reception, and Field-Marshal Lord Harding greeted the famous horsewoman, Pat Smythe, Judy Grinham, Christine Truman, Billy Wright and Mike Hawthorn. He then announced this year's top sportsman: seventeen-year-old Ian Black,...
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CYPRUS DISPATCH
General Sir Francis Festing paid a visit to the Lancashire Fusiliers, stationed at Nicosia. His arrival coincided with the UN debate on Cyprus, and feelings were running high. But security forces were prepared for trouble. And it came:...
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ROYAL TOUR
The Gothic Reaches Aden. 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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NATO AFFAIRS
General Gruenther was present at SHAPE headquarters when a simple celebration marked the third anniversary of its establishment. At the Arc de Triomphe, Premier Laniel and Defence Minister Pleven joined veterans of the Indo-China war to...
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CYPRUS NEWS
The Governorship of Cyprus entails heavy responsibility but Sir John Harding is among the first to realise that the island's problems are all human ones, and only the people themselves know the full story. The villagers have shown Sir...
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THE PREMIER'S RETURN FROM VICTORY MEETING ® PRESENTED BY BRITISH MOVIETONE ® DESCRIBED BY LESLIE MITCHELL ® FILMED BY THE NEWSREEL ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN WITH THE CO-OPERATION OF THE MINISTRY OF
Mr Churchill stopped in Iceland on his way from the meeting with President Roosevelt, where he received a tremendous welcome from the Icelandic people. As the journey nears it's end the Prime Minister addressed the crew of the ""Prince...
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US ARMY CHIEF SEES ARMY CO-OPERATION - NO SOUND-
General Marshall with Mr Churchill watches a demonstration of modern tactics. 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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THE PREMIER'S RETURN JOURNEY -
Mr Churchill returned from America in a Flying Boat which landed at Plymouth. On the stage to Bermuda, where he made a stop over, the Premier took a turn at the controls. There was a great crush on Paddington Station when Mrs Churchill...
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NAVAL CALL-UP
The first of nearly three hundred Royal Fleet Reservists report for duty at Portsmouth. 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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LORD STANLEY WEDS
The wedding of Lord Stanley of Alderley and Mademoiselle Therese Husson at Toulon was attended by Sir Alfred Duff Cooper. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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ON THE WATER
Britain's fourth and last nuclear-powered submarine, HMS Revenge, is commissioned at Birkenhead. ® ® Launched in London, Europe's first fully automatic light buoy, which could eventually replace the thirty two lightships round...
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REUTER'S CENTENARY -
Reuter's News Agency has just celebrated its centenary with a London banquet. 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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NEW MARATHON RECORD
There was a big field for this year's Polytechnic Harriers Marathons Race, which was run from Windsor Castle to Chiswick Stadium. Jack Holden, who won in 1948, '49 and 50, had to retire and Jim Peters of the Essex Beagles went on to win....
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MEMORIAL SERVICE TO ERNEST BEVIN
The memorial service to Ernest Bevin in Westminster Abbey was attended by men of all parties and people in every walk of life. The Premier, who'd just come from hospital, was there with Mrs Attlee. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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Shanghai - Nanking.
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JAPAN ...? -
Under great secrecy Japan is building up her Navy, to what ends is the question. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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KOJE GUARDS SUBDUE REDS
The battle of the prison camps on Koje Island recently reached its climax, as Brigadier General Boatner sent in thousands of men of the 187th Airborne Regiment to deal with the Reds in compound 76. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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GLORIOUS GLOUCESTER'S HONOURED
At a South Korean school (headquarters of the British 29th Brigade), a special parade was recently held to honour the heroism of the Gloucesters. The Commander of the Eighth Army, Lieutenant-General van Fleet addressed the parade which...
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A FAMILY HABIT -
Field Marshal Lord Gort, VC is present to see his son-in-law, Major William Sidney, receive a VC for conspicuous gallantry during fighting on the Anzio bridgehead. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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PERSONALITIES: LORD LINLITHGOW - LORD LOUIS - MR EDEN
Lord Linlithgow has returned to Britain after seven years as Viceroy of India. Lord Louis Mountbatten has arrived in India as Commander-in-Chief, South East Asia. Mr Eden stopped in the Middle East on his way to the Three Power...
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BRITISH TROOPS STORM POLICE BARRACKS
British troops had waited in Ismailia, while orders were broadcast to Egyptian police to leave their headquarters and surrender. The Lancashire Fusiliers were the infantry engaged, supported by Armoured Cars and Centurion Tanks. When all...