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ANNIVERSARY OF RELIEF OF LADYSMITH
To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the relief of Ladysmith, they staged a march-past at the Town Hall. There was a great gathering of old veterans of the siege. At the municipal banquet one honoured guest was ex-bugler Hawksbee,...
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ALAMEIN REUNION
Movietone presents scenes from the fifth Alamein Reunion held in London. 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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PORTSMOUTH FREEDOM FOR CHURCHILL
The Lord Mayor presented the freedom scroll in a handsome casket of oak from HMS ""Victory"", before Mr Churchill addressed the gathering at Southsea. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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MR CHURCHILL IN MIAMI (FIRST PICTURES)
Mr and Mrs Churchill travelled by train from New York to Miami. Their host was Colonel Frank Clarke and all happily posed for the Press in the Colonel's garden. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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GENERAL DE GAULLE RESIGNS
As France endures political crisis after crisis, General de Gaulle announces his resignation. 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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SMUTS - A TRIBUTE
Movietone pays tribute to Jan Smuts. 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...
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MOVIETONE'S USA REPORT - EXAMS AREN'T EVERYTHING
At the University of Miami, where he was receiving another Degree, Winston Churchill says ""all though I have rarely passed exams I have received many degrees"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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NEWS OF VIPS - CHURCHILL ARRIVES IN WASHINGTON
Mr Churchill arrives in Washington to meet President Truman. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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MR CHURCHILL OFFERS THANKS
In Boston Mr Churchill at MIT accepts an Honorary Lecturer title after which he says a few words of thanks. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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POLITICIANS ABROAD - US PRESIDENT WELCOMES MR CHURCHILL
The former Prime Minister is welcomed in Washington by President Truman. 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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MR CHURCHILL WELCOMED IN NEW YORK
Mr and Mrs Churchill with daughter Mary arrive in New York aboard the Queen Elizabeth. Record numbers of reporters and photographers greet them. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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WINSTON'S PAINTING HOLIDAY
On holiday at Lake Garda, Italy, Mr Churchill finds painting very relaxing. 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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CHURCHILL LAUNCHES ELECTION POLICY
Before a vast crowd Mr Churchill gave the Conservative Party's Policy for the coming General Election. He received a great ovation from the people. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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SOUTH AFRICANS WAR VETERANS PARADE
Veterans of the South African war march to St. Paul's Cathedral to observe the fiftieth anniversary. Amongst those present were Lord Wavell, the Earl of Athlone and Winston Churchill. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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A MASTER CRAFTSMAN
A new extension to the Baltic Exchange is being built in the City of London, and Sir Winston Churchill went to the site with Lady Churchill, to lay the foundation stone for the six storey building. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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HASTINGS - SIR WINSTON FETED
The ceremony took place at the White Rock Pavilion meeting place of the Courts of Brotherhood and Guestling of the Confederation of Cinque Ports. Sir Winston was presented with a new portrait of himself. It is to be hung in Dover Castle....
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HASTINGS - SIR WINSTON FETED
A ceremony with the fishermen of Hastings was also attended by Field Marshal Montgomery. 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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SIR WINSTON HOLIDAY
Sir Winston and Lady Churchill leave for a holiday at Cap d'Ail and were flying to Nice. They flew in a Viscount by special request of Sir Winston. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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SIR WINSTON OFF ON HOLIDAY
At London Airport, Sir Winston and Lady Churchill boarded at BEA Viscount for the flight to Catania in Sicily, where they are to take a well deserved holiday. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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SIR WINSTON ON HOLIDAY
Syracuse in Sicily was the spot chosen by Sir Winston and Lady Churchill for their holiday, taken shortly after the Ex-Premier's retirement. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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THE CITY'S WELCOME
London's Guildhall offered the traditional sequel to a royal tour. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived at the Guildhall for the luncheon given by the City of London, to welcome home the royal travellers from their Nigerian tour....
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SIR WINSTON HOME
London Airport - and the return of Sir Winston Churchill from his Riviera holiday. 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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WE REMEMBER AND GIVE THANKS (in colour)
Whitehall, and Her Majesty, with Prince Philip and the Duke of Gloucester, took her place at the Cenotaph to lead the Commonwealth's tribute to the fallen. This year, we were saluting not only the glorious dead of two World Wars, but...
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CHURCHILL CRISIS
Sir Winston Churchill arrived at London Airport. Continuing the RAF Comet's good work, the ambulance was soon on its way to the Middlesex Hospital. In plaster from thigh to ankle, and strapped on to a stretcher, Sir Winston was gently...