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PROTEST IN VIETNAM
Buddhists in South Vietnam pay homage at the coffin of one of the priests who burned himself to death. This had been one of the ritual suicides protesting against alleged religious persecution by the Government. Disclaimer: British...
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THESE ARE THE MEN -
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Arising from the Tehran Conference are the names of the British and American leaders entrusted with high responsibility...
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ON THE MEND
Will he be going again next month? That's the loaded question for Graham Hill as he exercises and strengthens his muscles; recovering from his 150 mph Grand Prix crash last October. ® ® Tony Jacklin, the first Briton to win the British...
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AMERICA'S WELCOME TO GENERAL ""IKE""
General Eisenhower arrives in Washington to be met by his wife and later to be presented with the Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Service medal by President Truman. In New York he receives another ovation as he drives through the...
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DECORATIONS -
At a recent Palace Investiture Jim Wright became the first newsreel man to be honoured. His son, Flying Officer James Wright received the DFC. Major Sarbjit Singh Kalha of the First Punjab Regiment received the DSO. Disclaimer: British...
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A FAITHFUL FRIEND
One day in 1943, a dog left home at a village near Florence, to meet his master, but his master did not come. He had been killed in an air raid. Every day for fourteen years, the dog has gone to the bus-stop to meet his master. And, on...
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SIR FRANCIS
Sir Francis Chichester receives the Accolade of Knighthood from the Queen at a ceremony at Greenwich, recalling another ceremony, nearly four hundred years ago, at Deptford, when Sir Francis Drake was knighted. Today, at Madame...
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SCHOOL GIRLS' GOOD DEED
Scores of tortoises have been rescued by the RSPCA from a rubbish dump in Plaistow. They were discovered by 10-year-old Brenda Jones and 9-year-old Mabel Shipp who dialled 999. As a reward, they received a medal and one pound....
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EISENHOWER AT SANDHURST -
The Supreme Allied Commander reviewed the Passing Out Parade at Sandhurst and addressed the new Officers. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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CAEN LIBERATED -
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Recent heavy rains in Normandy meant another battle, that with the mud. The...
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CAEN LIBERATED -
Recent heavy rains in Normandy meant another battle, that with the mud. The battle for Caen was preceded by a real Montgomery barrage. Everywhere prisoners were taken making the total taken in Normandy by the 5th July over fifty...
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The Prince of Wales takes his seat in the House of Lords. Movietone is there as the young Prince, accompanied by attendant Dukes and Earls, walks in procession to the ceremony. Informal shots of Pri
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CAEN LIBERATED -
Recent heavy rains in Normandy meant another battle, that with the mud. The battle for Caen was preceded by a real Montgomery barrage. Everywhere prisoners were taken making the total taken in Normandy by the 5th July over fifty...
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BERLIN AND THE BIG THREE
Under the shadow of the Brandenburg Gate Field Marshal Montgomery presents medals to Marshal Zhukov and Marshal Rokossovsky. ® ® The people of Berlin have begun clearing up their city whose once imposing buildings now lie in ruins. The...
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BERLIN AND THE BIG THREE
Under the shadow of the Brandenburg Gate Field Marshal Montgomery presents medals to Marshal Zhukov and Marshal Rokossovsky. ® ® The people of Berlin have begun clearing up their city whose once imposing buildings now lie in ruins. The...
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BERLIN AND THE BIG THREE
Under the shadow of the Brandenburg Gate Field Marshal Montgomery presents medals to Marshal Zhukov and Marshal Rokossovsky. ® ® The people of Berlin have begun clearing up their city whose once imposing buildings now lie in ruins. The...
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BERLIN AND THE BIG THREE
Under the shadow of the Brandenburg Gate Field Marshal Montgomery presents medals to Marshal Zhukov and Marshal Rokossovsky. ® ® The people of Berlin have begun clearing up their city whose once imposing buildings now lie in ruins. The...
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HEROES ALL -
Amongst those at Buckingham Palace to receive awards were Lt Commander Stannard, DSO, the Reverend Moody, OBE and Wing-Commander Gibson, VC. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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THREE VC'S -
The families of Private Wakenshaw, Flying Officer Leslie Manser and Commander Wanklyn went to Buckingham Palace to receive their VC's. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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LORD LOUIS AT SANDHURST -
Lord Louis Mountbatten, Chief of Combined Operations, presented belts of honour at a Sandhurst Passing Out Parade. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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CAEN LIBERATED -
Recent heavy rains in Normandy meant another battle, that with the mud. The battle for Caen was preceded by a real Montgomery barrage. Everywhere prisoners were taken making the total taken in Normandy by the 5th July over fifty...
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FOR DEEDS DONE - HONOUR RENDERED -
More gallantry were recently received at a Buckingham Palace investiture. Also being honoured was Alexander Korda who received a knighthood. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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HONOURS FOR US AIRMEN FLYING FROM BRITAIN -
At an American bomber station, somewhere in England, Major-General Spaatz decorated twenty-three Flying Fortress heroes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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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:...