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ABYSSINIA CLEANED UP -
The last remnants of the Italian Army in Abyssinia have been rounded up in the Gondar region. 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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Italy advances on Addis Ababa.
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CAN378 TOKYO MARATHON WINNER BIKILA GETS HERO'S WELCOME IN ADDIS ABABA
Tokyo marathon winner Abebe Bikila gets hero's welcome in Addis Ababa. He is the first black African to win an Olympic medal. Ethiopian Emperor Haille Selassie features.
1. ws Bikila rides on top of globe on float at airport surrounded...
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THE END OF THE JOURNEY
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ETHIOPIA - JUBILEE PREPARATIONS
At Addis Ababa (the Ethiopian capital) the town is gradually being modernised, preparations have been under way for some time, in readiness for the celebration of Emperor Haile Selassie's Silver Jubilee. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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MODERN ADDIS ABABA
The Ethiopian capital has been much in the news, lately because of the Emperor's Jubilee. The town is fast becoming a city of wide streets and modern buildings. The final scenes of the Jubilee celebrations, was a military parade....
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GARTER CEREMONY
The Queen conducted the ceremony - 'The Order of the Garter' on three new Knights. Haile Selassie, the Emperor of Ethiopia attends, Prince Charles, on special naval leave was also present. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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POMPIDOU IN ADDIS ABABA
President Pompidou and Haile Selassie in Addis Ababa. 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...
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THE EMPEROR IN THE CITY
From Buckingham Palace, the Emperor of Ethiopia was accompanied by his son (the Duke of Harar) and was attended by the Master of the Horse, as he drove to pay a State visit to the City of London. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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STATE VISIT OF THE EMPEROR OF ETHIOPIA
When the Emperor of Ethiopia arrived at Portsmouth in HMS ""Gambia"", he was greeted by the Duke of Gloucester. At Victoria Station, Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke, with other members of the Royal Family were waiting to welcome the...
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ROYAL VISIT TO INDIA
At Bombay, the Dutch liner ""Oranje"" anchored off the ""Gateway of India"" and the imposing ""Taj Mahal"" Hotel. The Emperor of Ethiopia was welcomed by the acting Governor, and the Chief Minister of the City. The Emperor was making a...
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EMPEROR OF ETHIOPIA EN ROUTE
Malta was ready with a hearty welcome for Haile Selassie when his plane landed at Luqa Airport. The Emperor was to spend three days in Malta before visiting Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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EMPEROR OF ETHIOPIA IN PARIS
During his visit to Paris, Haile Selassie attended a banquet at the Elysee Palace given by President Coty in his honour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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News Item (b925b82d-fa39-b8e9-42e9-210d46acbd83)
notes: col print
location: ogaden, ethiopia
title: ogaden advance
serviced date: 09/30/77
no: lnc 86785
date shot: recent
length: 56ft
seconds: 1:30
sound: natsof
date of arrival:
film shows: shots of destroyed tanks,...
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CAN678 ETHIOPIAN FOREIGN MINISTER YIFRU GREETS FOREIGN OAU DELEGATES IN ADDIS ABABA
Foreign Minister of Ethiopia Mr Ketema Yifru greets foreign delegates arriving in Addis Ababa for an Organisation of African Unity (OAU) conference / summit. Among the arrivals is Foreign Minister of the United Arab Republic (Egypt) Mr...
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CAN731 FINAL MEETING OF THE OAU MINISTERIAL COUNCIL IN ADDIS ABABA BREAKS OVER GHANA
The final meeting of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) Ministerial Council in Addis Ababa breaks up over the seating of the new government of Ghana delegation. The meeting was overseen by Foreign Minister of Ethiopia Mr Ketema...
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CAN 035 CONFERENCE HELD IN ADDIS ABABA
Ethiopia's Emperor Haile Selassie I presides over conference held in Addis Ababa.
1. ms and pan interior delegates stand in lines
2. ms Selassie shakes hands with delegates as they approach
3. ws delegates seated inside conference hall...
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CAN669 ETHIOPIAN FOREIGN MINISTER YIFRU GREETS FOREIGN OAU DELEGATES IN ADDIS ABABA
Foreign Minister of Ethiopia Mr Ketema Yifru greets foreign delegates arriving in Addis Ababa for an Organisation of African Unity (OAU) conference / summit. Among the arrivals is Foreign Minister of the United Arab Republic (UAR /...
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CAN 769 MILITARY PARADE IN ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIBERATION FROM ITALY
Ethiopia celebrates 25th anniversary of liberation from Italy with military parade in Addis Ababa, Emperor Haile Selassie attends the celebration.
1. ms Selassie on platform, looking on
2. ms officer on horseback leading parade,...
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CAN671 PRESIDENT OF POLAND VISITS HAILE SELASSIE IN ETHIOPIA
President Edward Ochab of Poland arrives for state visit to Ethiopia.
1. mcu sign Addis Ababa with image of lion
2. ms spectators with placard of Ochab and Haile Selassie
3. mcu Polish and Ethiopian flags
4. ms tracking Ochab leaves...
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CAN827 FRENCH PRESIDENT ARRIVES IN ADDIS ABABA
French president Charles de Gaulle arrives in Ethiopia during his round-the-world speaking tour where he is greeted by the Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I. De Gaulle is joined by his wife Yvonne de Gaulle.
1. ms airplane taxies
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GS 15 6 83 LEADERS OF ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN UNITY ARRIVE FOR MEETING
Leaders of Organisation of African Unity arrive in Addis Ababa for the opening of the OAU's 19th summit
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1. ms delegation arrives
2. ms another delegation arrives
3. ms State leaders gathered on steps, zoom to Tanzanian President,...
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CAN858 EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE MEETS WITH PRESIDENT TITO IN BELGRADE
Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I arrives in Belgrade for a one day visit to Yugoslavia. He and his wife and consort Empress Menen Asfaw were met at the airport by President of Yugoslavia Josip Broz Tito and his wife Jovanka Broz....
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CAN670 SPEECH AT END OF OAU CONFERENCE
A delegate gives a speech as the Organisation of African Unity conference to discuss the Rhodesia question in Addis Ababa comes to an end. He is accompanied by the Secretary-General of the OAU Diallo Telli.
1. ms delegate gives speech...