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CHRISTENING OF MR CHURCHILL'S SIXTH GRANDCHILD
It was an important occasion for the Churchill family when Captain Soames and his wife (formerly Mary Churchill) took their baby daughter to be christened. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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THE CENOTAPH CEREMONY 1949
At the Cenotaph, Whitehall, the nation pays tribute and with solemn dignity at the Remembrance Day Service, wreaths are laid to the memory of those who fell. Two world wars merge into one, as the veterans march past. Disclaimer: British...
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CHURCHILL'S MESSAGE TO HIS PARTY
The annual Conservative Party Conference was held at the Empress Hall, London. Mr Churchill informed the party that they are ready for the General Election when ever it comes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL - MOVIETONE NEWS JOINS THE WORLD IN A FINAL TRIBUTE
Movietone's final tribute to a great man. A colour record of the State Funeral - the nation's homage, and the highest honour that can be paid to any man. Our camera's follow every phase of this last sad journey, from Westminster Hall to...
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SIR WINSTON - THE WORLD MOURNS
Throughout Britain and the Commonwealth and the capitals of the World, flags have been flying at half mast. Tributes have been pouring in from all over the world. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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RIGHT SWING COSTS ""COLONIST II"" RACE
Mr Churchill was at Lingfield to see his horse ""Colonist II"" come in second in the Tonbridge Plate after a ding-dong battle with Jack Hylton's ""Setarah II"" which won by a length and a half. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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DENMARK GREETS CHURCHILL
A tremendously enthusiastic welcome for Mr Churchill had been prepared in Copenhagen; obviously, the three day visit of Britain's war Premier was immensely popular with the Danish people. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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ANOTHER ST. ANDREW'S CELEBRATION - CHURCHILL'S BIRTHDAY
To Mr Churchill's London home came a stream of presents and congratulations on his 76th birthday. As you'd expect, indeed, gifts and good wishes arrived from all over the world. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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STRASBOURG - COUNCIL OF EUROPE MEET
Delegates from fifteen countries attended the first meeting of the Council of Europe. 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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PRESIDENT AND MADAME AURIOL VISIT PARLIAMENT AND BALLET
One of the most important engagements fulfilled by our French visitors was at the Palace of Westminster. The President and Madame Auriol were welcomed in speeches by the Lord Chancellor and the Speaker. The climax of the State visit was...
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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 ATTLEE SAYS NO
A large crowd gathered in Downing Street to see the arrival of Cabinet Ministers at No 10. A large number then waited to see Mr Clement Davies, Mr Churchill and Mr Eden arrive to request Mr Attlee for an earlier recall of Parliament....
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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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QUEEN AND PRINCE - CITY VISIT
On the second day of Queen Juliana's visit, she drove with Prince Bernhard along three miles of London streets to the City. The Queen and her Consort were on their way to the Guildhall, where they were to be guests of honour at a...
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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...