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Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson marry
Aerial and ground level view of Chateau de Cande / Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson wedding ceremony, they pose outsides the Chateau for wedding pictures. Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson marry on June 03, 1937 in France (Footage...
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Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson marry
Wedding at Chateau de Cande / Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson wedding ceremony / members of the Windsors' wedding party toast them / they pose outsides the Chateau for wedding pictures. Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson marry on...
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Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson traveling
The Windsors during their travels, including their honeymoon: on a Venetian canal boat, in beach attire, and in a rowing boat. Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson traveling on June 03, 1937 in Italy (Footage by Getty Images)
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Funeral procession of Queen Mary and crowds lining street outside Westminster Hall to see her
Title: "Queen Mary -- A Nations' Homage…" superimposed over casket procession accompanied by the Queen's Company of the Grenadier Guards / LS Grenadier band marching and playing in street / VS procession / high angle casket on gun...
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Women participate in war efforts during World Wars I and II in the US and the UK
[GHOC Episode V-02] Greatest Headlines of the Century title sequence / Title card: "Women in War, Too" / [Daly City, CA] VS women at work during World War I: wheeling debris on rail cart, shoveling, throwing things into rail car / VS...
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Canada mourns the death of longtime Prime Minister Mackenzie King
[GHOC Episode H-01] Greatest Headlines of the Century title sequence / Title card: "Canada Mourns Prime Minister" / [1948, Williamsburg, VA] VS Canadian PM Mackenzie King receives honorary degree at the College of William and Mary / VS...
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Edward VIII of England during his brief reign as king
Title: 'England' superimposed over British Coat of Arms / Coat of Arms / two shots of funeral procession of King George V / Garter King of Arms proclaims Prince of Wales King Edward VIII / members of College of Arms standing on balcony...
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Edward, Prince of Wales, and his father George V performing official duties; scenes from Edward VII's 1910 funeral
The Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) in Naval uniform standing with officers of British Navy / Edward holding piece of paper standing on dock in front of British Navy warship, crowd watching / Edward and George V walking with officers...
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Edward VIII becomes king of England after the death of George V
Title card: "England's Tribute to the King" superimposed over funeral procession for King George V / people at train station watching as funeral train arrives / crowd-filled streets as procession moves through London / the King's sons,...
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Duke of Windsor and Bob Hope play golf at a charity benefit in Woodbury, NY
Title superimposed on a golf game, "Celebrity Golf - Duke of Windsor, Bob Hope Drive for Charity" / Two unidentified golfers teeing off / A mob of cameras and photographers / The Duke of Windsor, formerly Edward VIII of the UK, stands...
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An official document proclaims the abdication of British King Edward VIII.
An official document proclaims the abdication of British King Edward VIII.
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A man rides a bicycle while wearing a sign which proclaims We Want Edward VIII.
A man rides a bicycle while wearing a sign which proclaims We Want Edward VIII.
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Funeral procession of George V to Windsor Castle
Overhead view of funeral procession for George V leaving Windsor Station / King Edward VIII; his 3 brothers, the Dukes of York, Gloucester and Kent; and nephew Lord Harewood follow the coffin / glass carriage carrying Queen Mary follows...
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Britain's King Edward VIII sits behind desk.
Britain's King Edward VIII sits behind desk.
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The Duke of Windsor Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson sit together and talk in front of a house.
The Duke of Windsor Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson sit together and talk in front of a house.
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British Edward VIII, Prince of Wales, visits Africa.
British Edward VIII, Prince of Wales, visits Africa.
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Flood in Johnstown, PA, and other events around world in 1936
Title: 'News Review Of 1936' superimposed over various shots of different events / partially submerged bridge in flood in Johnstown, PA / shot of fire / funeral casket of King George V of England being carried on caisson during his...
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British Prince Arthur of Connaught, accompanied by Edward, Prince of Wales, inspects veterans of Grenadier Guards in London
Title card: "Grenadier Guards salute old comrade - The Duke of Connaught, accompanied by the Prince of Wales, inspects veterans after Regimental Service in London" / veterans marching along in formation across open area / Edward (later...
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King George V's funeral train
WS King Edward VIII with the funeral procession for his father George V at Paddington Station / coffin draped with royal standard is moved to train car / train leaves and arrives at Windsor / coffin carried from station to gun carriage
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King Edward VIII escapes assassination attempt
Title Card: "When King Faced Death" Superimposed over King Edward VIII mounted on horse wearing busby watching the brigade of guards pass in review / VS guards standing at attention / MS King Edward making his address / WS King Edward...
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King Edward VIII visits British Industries Fair at Olympia London
VS King Edward VIII arriving in auto; he gets out of car and is greeted by officials / WS Olympia building / WS Edward walking with official among crowd, entering fair building to inspect agriculture and other displays / CU guard / WS...
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B/W 1936 Edward VIII sitting at desk giving radio address announcing abdication of throne / docu.
B/W 1936 Edward VIII sitting at desk giving radio address announcing abdication of throne / docu.
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British King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra ride in a horse-drawn carriage.
British King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra ride in a horse-drawn carriage.
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King Edward VIII gives a speech declaring his abdication while civilians listen over the radio.
King Edward VIII gives a speech declaring his abdication while civilians listen over the radio.