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Bastille day in Paris.
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ROOSEVELT WINS -
Franklin Roosevelt defeats Thomas Dewey to win a fourth term in the White House. 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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ROUEN - DIEPPE AND ONWARDS -
The Canadians received a magnificent welcome when they entered Rouen. Bridges over the Seine had been cut by allied bombing, but some Germans had managed to cross and continue to Dieppe. The Canadians then returned to liberate Dieppe and...
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BRITISH TROOPS IN GREECE -
The liberation of Greece began with British destroyers operating the Aegean, they were ordered to intercept and destroy enemy shipping trying to evacuate German troops from Crete and the Aegean Islands. The British first landed on the...
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ITALIAN UPHEAVALS -
Captured German film shows the bombing of Rome and the accurate striking of German HQ and military installations. King Victor's proclamation of the end of Fascism and Italy's unconditional surrender prompted scenes of jubilation....
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8TH ARMY MOVES INTO FLORENCE -
The Allied Armies have now reached Florence where they had to evict the Germans whilst preserving the historic city. The retreating Nazis had destroyed all the bridges over the Arno except for the Ponte Vecchio. Disclaimer: British...
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GOOD NEWS IN THE WEST -
Good news of the Allied advance through France is being received every day. Monty is seen in conference with Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh Mallory, Air Marshals Broadhurst and Coningham and General Crerar (commanding the Canadian...
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MEXICAN ANNIVERSARY -
A celebration in Mexico City to mark the thirty-third anniversary of the Revolution of 1910. 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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FIGHTING FRANCE CELEBRATES 14TH JULY -
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Bastille Day is celebrated in London with General de Gaulle leading the Free French. HD copy available at:...
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Il Duce Addresses 200,000 People On Fascist ""Birthday""
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Waifs And Strays Have Happy Xmas
Visit of Santa Claus forms climax to party at Babies Home of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. 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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Amy Johnson Takes Name of Mollison
Two aerial pioneers are married at St. George's, Hanover Square, and hold a gay little reception. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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WAR SPREADS TO RUSSIA -
Despite the Peace Pact signed by Ribbentrop Russia and Germany are at war. 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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HMAS SYDNEY BACK HOME AGAIN -
The cruiser arrives back in her home port to a rousing welcome. 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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Australian Celebrations continued.
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The Royal Wedding
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Ireland's Constitution Day
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Scotland:
Brilliant round of Royal Engagements in Edinburgh. 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...
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HALLOWEEN BALL
Princess Margaret attended the Halloween Ball at the Dorchester, in London. The Princess was escorted by Billy Wallace. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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CLIMAX OF ROYAL TOUR
The climax of the Royal Tour and the arrival home of the Queen and Prince Philip at London Airport. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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CHRISTMAS PASTIMES
A rather more conventional sport is typified by the Boxing Day meet of the West Warwick hunt at Stratford-upon-Avon. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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INDIAN ARMY PARADE
General Thimaya took the parade near Delhi, which marked the beginning of two weeks' Republic Day celebrations. Discipline and tradition were much in evidence: the traditions of the old days, when Britain built the Indian Army, are still...
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MARILYN MONROE WEDS
The marriage of beautiful Marilyn Monroe and baseball hero Joe Di Maggio drew a record crowd to the San Francisco Court where the ceremony was performed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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THE PRINCESS IN IRELAND
Our pictures show a Viscount airliner arriving at Shannon; and Irish courtesy had laid on VIP treatment for top Tourist Princess Margaret. With the Princess and her husband was Mr Jeremy Fry and Mr Billy Wallace. The party had flown over...