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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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PREMIER'S GUILDHALL SPEECH -
In conferring the Freedom on Mr Churchill, the City of London expresses the whole Nation's gratitude to the admiration for its stalwart leader. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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ARSENAL WIN RECORD CUP FINAL -
The Southern Cup Final took place at Wembley between Arsenal and Charlton. The victory went to Arsenal by seven goals to one. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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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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MRS CHAMBERLAIN AT ACTOR'S HOME -
The Premier's wife visits Denville Hall, Northwood. 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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NEW WAR CABINET -
Mr Churchill becomes Prime Minister and names his new Cabinet. 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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PICTURES TELL BRITAIN'S STORY TO PARIS -
An Exhibition of War Pictures was opened in Paris by the British Ambassador, Mr Duff Cooper. 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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GRANITE CITY'S ROYAL VISITORS -
The Queen and Princess Elizabeth recently carried out a number of engagements in Aberdeen. While the Queen visited wounded soldiers, the Princess opened a Sailors Home. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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NEWS ITEMS: ITALY, INDIA, AMERICA -
In Italy the weather has been holding up the advance, but General Montgomery has announced his intention of hitting the enemy a ""colossal crack"". In India Lord Wavell visits Calcutta to deal with the sub-continent's serious food...
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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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Paraguay Throws More Troops Into War With Bolivia
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Royalty At The Funeral of Lord Milford Haven.
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China v Japan.
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The Princess Royal in York.
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FILM FESTIVAL -
To the International Film Festival held in Sao Paulo came leading actors, actresses and personalities of America's Film Industry. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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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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PRESIDENT-ELECT & PREMIER MEET
When General Eisenhower went to meet Mr Churchill, his visit was naturally a big news story. The meeting took place at the New York home of Mr Bernard Baruch. Later Mr Churchill, accompanied by his daughter Sarah, went to visit the house...
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AMERICA CHOOSES HER NEXT PRESIDENT
Throughout the length and breadth of America, citizens, crowded to the polling booths to indicate their choice for the next President. General and Mrs Eisenhower were soon off to Georgia for a holiday after the Republican victory....
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Princesses With Guides At Windsor
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EDINBURGH - LORD & LADY MOUNTBATTEN HONOURED
After they had both received honorary doctorates of Law of the University of Edinburgh, Lord and Lady Mountbatten were given the freedom of the City in the Usher Hall. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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ELOPING LOVERS WED
At Prestonfield House (where they stayed after the wedding) Mr and Mrs James Goldsmith arrive in the grocer's van which had taken them secretly to Kelso for the wedding ceremony. They were soon on their way South and later arrived in...
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BARBARA HUTTON WEDS
At the New York home of the Dominican Consul, Mr Porfirio Rubirosa arrived for the wedding that made big news, for he was to marry Barbara Hutton (as she is generally known). The ceremony was performed by the Dominican Consul....
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NEW FRENCH PRESIDENT
French Deputies and Senators, after twelve unsuccessful attempts elected Monsieur Rene Coty as the next President of France. Driving from Versailles, he was greeted in Paris by the retiring President, Monsieur Auriol. Disclaimer: British...
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HOUSING TARGET BULL'S-EYE
Mr Harold Macmillan was at Barnet to open what was expected to be the last new house completed in 1953. The Housing Minister himself invited the tenants to take possession of their new house. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...