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NEW UN BUILDING -
Last of the three main structures comprises the UN permanent headquarters in New York, the General Assembly building, has new been completed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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FIELD MARSHAL 'MONTY' IN AMERICA
Arriving in New York, Field Marshal Lord Montgomery came to inspect military establishments, with Press and Newsreels crowding the Queen Mary and when a VIP interviews the Press, that's news! Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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PRESIDENT-ELECT'S BUSY DAYS
Lord Tedder and Mr Lewis Douglas have recently visited Mr Eisenhower who has been busy appointing members for the Republican Administration next year. Among the most recent are Mrs Oveta Hobby, head of the Federal Security Agency and Mrs...
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MR EDEN SUPPORTS KOREA PROPOSALS.
Prominent figures of the United Nations Political Meeting in New York included India's delegate Mr Menon, whose plan to settle the Korean Prisoners of War issue was supported by Mr Eden. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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TOP SECRET ATOM BURSTS RELEASED
Large numbers took part as close-up witnesses of the recent atomic blast in Nevada. The atomic ""device"", a relatively small affair compared with some previous explosions, was to test flash and blast effects. Typical American houses...
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MR PRESIDENT -
Salute to President Eisenhower, who was obviously happy to have his son home from Korea for the inauguration. Mrs Eisenhower displays her gown designed specially for the great day. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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EDEN & BUTLER IN AMERICA
Mr Eden and Mr Butler received a great welcome at the Press Club, Washington during their recent visit, and Mr Eden was emphatic, in his interview, on a number of vital points. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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TENNIS PRO. RECRUITS -
In Los Angeles, Jack Kramer - Frank Sedgman - Ken McGregor and Pancho Segura have signed for a world tennis tour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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THE PRIME MINISTER IN NEW YORK
Arriving at New York aboard the ""Queen Mary"", Mr Churchill soon came along to make a statement for newsreels and Press, who were there in full force. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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A FLASH FROM FLORIDA -
A story of sport and speed from Florida, that famous holiday playground, where one of the latest thrills is tobogganing on water. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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VICTOR -
Aircraft in the news include one of Britain's very latest designs for jet bombers, the Handley Page ""Victor"". Sir Frederick Handley Page and America's Major-General Griswold watched a special demonstration from Radlett airfield....
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SOAPBOX DERBY -
With a £5,000 College Scholarship as the prize, kids at Akron, Ohio, take the Soapbox Derby seriously. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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INDIANAPOLIS RACE CRASHES
Thirty-three daredevil drivers competed in the hair-raising motor-racing classic at Indianapolis. There was one crash after another in this 500 mile event, but the first survivor past the winning post took the prize of seventy-five...
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ROCKY MARCIANO -
By knocking out Jersey Joe Walcott in the thirteenth round, Rocky Marciano becomes the first white heavyweight champion of the World for fifteen years. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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TENNIS REPEAT
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MIAMI SPEEDSTERS -
In Florida, they've been holding an International Grand Prix speed-boat race. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...