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March of Time, Volume 1, Episode 5, Croix de Feu
in March of Time, Volume 1, Episode 5 (New York, NY: HBO, 1935, originally published 1935), 8 mins
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in March of Time, Volume 1, Episode 5 (New York, NY: HBO, 1935, originally published 1935), 8 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1935
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Date Published / Released
1935-08-16, 1935
Publisher
HBO
Series
March of Time
Speaker / Narrator
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Person Discussed
Alexandre Stavisky, 1886-1934
Topic / Theme
Railroads, Scandals, Rail accidents, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Home Box Office.
Place Discussed
France
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March of Time, Volume 5, Episode 3, Inside the Maginot Line
in March of Time, Volume 5, Episode 3 (New York, NY: HBO, 1938, originally published 1938), 20 mins
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in March of Time, Volume 5, Episode 3 (New York, NY: HBO, 1938, originally published 1938), 20 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1938
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Date Published / Released
1938-10-28, 1938
Publisher
HBO
Series
March of Time
Speaker / Narrator
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Topic / Theme
Battle preparations, Military training, War and Violence, American History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Home Box Office.
Place Discussed
France
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March of Time, Volume 9, Episode 2, The Fighting French
in March of Time, Volume 9, Episode 2 (New York, NY: HBO, 1942, originally published 1942), 20 mins
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in March of Time, Volume 9, Episode 2 (New York, NY: HBO, 1942, originally published 1942), 20 mins
Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Date Published / Released
1942-10, 1942
Publisher
HBO
Series
March of Time
Speaker / Narrator
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Person Discussed
Charles de Gaulle, 1890-1970
Topic / Theme
Military occupation, War, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Home Box Office.
Place Discussed
France
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United News, Release 19, 1942
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 9 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. General Eaker supervises the preparation of flying fortresses for a bombing mission. 2. A mailman is awarded an "M" award for home manufacturing of steering gear parts for cargo vessels. 3. U.S. troops land unopposed in the Aleutian Islands. 4. Pre...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 9 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. General Eaker supervises the preparation of flying fortresses for a bombing mission. 2. A mailman is awarded an "M" award for home manufacturing of steering gear parts for cargo vessels. 3. U.S. troops land unopposed in the Aleutian Islands. 4. President Roosevelt sees tanks manufactured and tested at the Chrysler Tank Arsenal in Detroit, tours the Ford bomber plant with Henry For...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. General Eaker supervises the preparation of flying fortresses for a bombing mission. 2. A mailman is awarded an "M" award for home manufacturing of steering gear parts for cargo vessels. 3. U.S. troops land unopposed in the Aleutian Islands. 4. President Roosevelt sees tanks manufactured and tested at the Chrysler Tank Arsenal in Detroit, tours the Ford bomber plant with Henry Ford and Charles E. Sorenson, and visits Army and Navy installations.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation, RELEASED: October 8, 1942 Contents Sheet, No. 19
1) U. S. bombers raid Nazi held France
Gen. Ira C. Eaker supervises the preparation of Flying Forts for a bombing mission and flies on the mission.
2) One man factory wins U. S. award
a mailman is awarded an "M" award for home manufacturing of steering gear parts for cargo vessels.
3) Action in the Aleutians!
U.S. troops land unopposed on the Aleutian Islands.
4) Roosevelt tours U. S. war plants
Pres. Roosevelt sees tanks manufactured and tested at the Chrysler Tank Arsenal in Detroit, tours the Ford bomber plant with Henry Ford and Charles E. Sorenson, and visits Army and Navy installations.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1942-10-08, 1942
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
War, War materiel, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
Aleutian Islands, AK, France, England
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United News, Release 24, 1942
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Planes drop supplies to allied soldiers in New Guinea; Australian troops fight and indigenous people carry wounded to field hospitals. 2. The allied war council meets in Washington, D.C.; fighting in North Africa, planes bomb supply lines and Germa...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Planes drop supplies to allied soldiers in New Guinea; Australian troops fight and indigenous people carry wounded to field hospitals. 2. The allied war council meets in Washington, D.C.; fighting in North Africa, planes bomb supply lines and German prisoners are taken; President Roosevelt addresses the French people by radio; French soldiers eating; General de Gaulle; Generals Ar...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Planes drop supplies to allied soldiers in New Guinea; Australian troops fight and indigenous people carry wounded to field hospitals. 2. The allied war council meets in Washington, D.C.; fighting in North Africa, planes bomb supply lines and German prisoners are taken; President Roosevelt addresses the French people by radio; French soldiers eating; General de Gaulle; Generals Arnold, Doolittle, Eisenhower, and Marshall; Admirals King and Leahy.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: November 12, 1942 Contents Sheet No. 24
1) United Nations on the March - New Guinea and North Africa
planes drop supplies to allied soldiers in New Guinea. Australian troops fight and natives carry wounded soldiers to field hospitals.
the allied war council meets in Washington, D. C. Shows fighting in North Africa: planes bomb supply lines, soldiers advance, and German prisoners are taken. President Roosevelt addresses the French people by radio. Shows French soldiers eating. Personages: Gen. de Gaulle and Gens. Arnold, Doolittle, Eisenhower, and Marshall, and Adms. King and Leahy.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1942-11-12, 1942
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
War, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
Algeria, Gibraltar, France, District of Columbia
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United News, Release 118, 1944
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1944, originally published 1944), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. A light plane conducts reconnaissance on Bougainville; artillery blasts Japanese positions; infantry units advance. 2. Governor Dewey welcomes the liberation of Paris. 3. Allied troops invade southern France; a coastal village is occupied after a r...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1944, originally published 1944), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. A light plane conducts reconnaissance on Bougainville; artillery blasts Japanese positions; infantry units advance. 2. Governor Dewey welcomes the liberation of Paris. 3. Allied troops invade southern France; a coastal village is occupied after a raging battle between shore batteries and naval guns; French underground members welcome the allies.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by Unit...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. A light plane conducts reconnaissance on Bougainville; artillery blasts Japanese positions; infantry units advance. 2. Governor Dewey welcomes the liberation of Paris. 3. Allied troops invade southern France; a coastal village is occupied after a raging battle between shore batteries and naval guns; French underground members welcome the allies.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: SEPTEMBER 1, 1944. Contents Sheet No. 118
1. "GRASSHOPPER" PLANES ON BOUGAINVILLE.
a light plane conducts reconnaissance on Bougainville, flying slowly at tree-top level. Artillery blasts Japanese positions, thus revealed, and infantry units advance.
2. GOVERNOR DEWEY HAILS LIBERATION OF PARIS.
Gov. Dewey, speaking from the New York State Capitol, welcomes the liberation of Paris.
3. ALLIES LAND IN SOUTHERN FRANCE.
allied troops invade southern France near Toulon in a combined amphibious and airborne assault. A coastal village is occupied after a raging battle between coastal batteries and naval guns. French underground members welcome the allies. Shows Gen. Patch, James Forrestal, and Adm. Hewitt in a landing craft.
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Date Written / Recorded
1944
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1944-09-01, 1944
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Person Discussed
Thomas Edmund Dewey, 1902-1971
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Military strategy, War, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
France, Germany
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United News, Release 1052, 1945
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. France holds its first free municipal elections since liberation. 2. Occupation forces in Heidelberg print a newspaper and distribute it to eager citizens. 3. A French ship is loaded with grain and potatoes in Canada; airplanes drop food to the Dut...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. France holds its first free municipal elections since liberation. 2. Occupation forces in Heidelberg print a newspaper and distribute it to eager citizens. 3. A French ship is loaded with grain and potatoes in Canada; airplanes drop food to the Dutch in a UN operation. 4. German surrenders are received by General Montgomery from Admiral Friedeburg and by General Walter Smith fro...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. France holds its first free municipal elections since liberation. 2. Occupation forces in Heidelberg print a newspaper and distribute it to eager citizens. 3. A French ship is loaded with grain and potatoes in Canada; airplanes drop food to the Dutch in a UN operation. 4. German surrenders are received by General Montgomery from Admiral Friedeburg and by General Walter Smith from General Jodl; General Eisenhower speaks.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: May 1945 Contents Sheet No. 1052
1) Free vote for France
France holds its first free municipal elections since liberation.
2) Allied news for Germany
occupation forces in Heidelberg print a newspaper and distribute it to eager citizens.
3) Food for Europe
a French ship is loaded with grain and potatoes in Canada. Airplanes drop food to the Dutch in a UN operation.
4) Unconditional Surrender
German surrenders are received by Gen. Montgomery from Adm. Friedeburg and by Gen. Walter B. Smith from Gen. Jodl. Gen. Eisenhower speaks.
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Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1945-05-01, 1945
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Postwar reconstruction, War, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
Germany, France
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Universal Newsreels, Release 29, April 9, 1959
in Universal Newsreels, Release 29 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1959, originally published 1959), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a zero-gravity test flight for astronauts.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 29 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1959, originally published 1959), 6 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a zero-gravity test flight for astronauts.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS ISSUE #29
THE F(illegible text)T IN THE INDUSTRY
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
ZERO GRAVITY TEST FLIGHT
We see spaceman training in Ohio. Accompanying them is a civilian reporter who experiences zero gravity during the flight. Floating in mid-air - with the eas...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a zero-gravity test flight for astronauts.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS ISSUE #29
THE F(illegible text)T IN THE INDUSTRY
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
ZERO GRAVITY TEST FLIGHT
We see spaceman training in Ohio. Accompanying them is a civilian reporter who experiences zero gravity during the flight. Floating in mid-air - with the ease of a breeze (??) suspending his body with strength of a single finger. Hand-stand style....All this and even harder to comprehend accomplishments from the Space Administration.
OSCAR HONORS:
Academy Awards Night in Hollywood. The film capital is aglow with scintillating stars - The elite of filmdom hails new royalty of the movie world at the Thirty-First Motion Picture Academy Awards. "GIGI", French musical claimed nine Oscars.
ARCTIC-HAUNTING NUCLEAR POWERED SUBMARINE "SKATE" RETURNS HOME:
After her second historic transpolar voyage. This one in the dead of Arctic winter. The "SKATE'S" Captain, Commander Joames F. Calvert, 36-years-old, and members of the crew receive awards at New London, Conn.
FASHION PIRACY:
Films from Germany uncover fashion pirates at work. They employ every trick of the trade to copy exclusive new designs, Results are admirable. The method, well, that's something else again.
NOSTALGIC NEWS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO TODAY
Themes. Scenes. Schemes. They don't change much over the years. Here we see Teachers in Chicago protesting pay injustice. 5,000 instructors are joined by sympathetic students and parents in a march thru the Loop in angry demonstration../..
Strikes spread across the nation. Jolting the economy. Violence and hardship abound. Presidential intervention brings about settlement of the auto industry strike../
F.D.R. sails away on Vincent Astor's yacht for a brief fishing holiday../
New cars rolled off the assembly lines...Shiny, 1934 models../
In France, tests of a newly devised non-skid tire tread are interrupted when another car, with old-fashion tires, skid-prone, skids in the rain - killing a woman pedestrian in this camera close-up.
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Date Written / Recorded
1959
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Fred Maness
Date Published / Released
1959-04-09, 1959
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Fred Maness
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Military training, Space exploration, Space Race, 1957-1975, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
France, Germany, United States
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Universal Newsreels, Release 42, May 26, 1958
in Universal Newsreels, Release 42 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1958, originally published 1958), 6 mins
HISTORY ON THE MARCH!! DE GAULLE'S DATE WITH DESTINY The deepening political crisis of the Fourth Republic continues to be complicated by an international crisis. The Algerian revolt with its demands for the ascension of General Charles De Gaulle to power, has made a meaningful move across the Mediterranean. Activ...
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 42 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1958, originally published 1958), 6 mins
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HISTORY ON THE MARCH!! DE GAULLE'S DATE WITH DESTINY The deepening political crisis of the Fourth Republic continues to be complicated by an international crisis. The Algerian revolt with its demands for the ascension of General Charles De Gaulle to power, has made a meaningful move across the Mediterranean. Active revolt is within a hundred miles of Metropolitan France. Corsica (birthplace of Napoleon) is controlled by committees of public safet...
HISTORY ON THE MARCH!! DE GAULLE'S DATE WITH DESTINY The deepening political crisis of the Fourth Republic continues to be complicated by an international crisis. The Algerian revolt with its demands for the ascension of General Charles De Gaulle to power, has made a meaningful move across the Mediterranean. Active revolt is within a hundred miles of Metropolitan France. Corsica (birthplace of Napoleon) is controlled by committees of public safety - Algerian style. With General Massu in command the Island is quiet under the new regime. Actual fighting has again broken out in Tunisia, Between French troops quartered there and the Tunisian forces that have been blockading them. Ground shooting and bombing from the air. Tension soars to a dangerous pitch. The grave situation is a warning to all Frenchmen that their political difficulties must be resolved and speedily. The world looks to France for decisions which will restore the unity and enhance the strength of a valued partner in the Alliance of the free world. ATOMIC ELECTRIC PLANT: From the White House via remote control, the President ignites the flow of power from the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania. Feeding atomically generated electricity into thousands of homes. FIFTEEN MILLION DOLLAR OIL BLAZE: In Long Beach, California, an explosion of huge storage tanks of oil sets off an inferno. Fire rages out of control. Firemen are handicapped by failing water pressure. It is a desperate battle to bring the conflagration under control. THOSE DAZZLING DAYS: One of London's top couturiers looks forward- several months, to the Fall. Then turns back the clock two decades. Back to those tantalizing twenties....he exploits chemises, bangs, bangles, baubles, sequins and well, Oh, my!! SPORTS FISHING DERBY: In New Hampshire, over 3,000 kids jam a quarter-mile of river, well-stocked with trout. It's a whopper of a contest. There is not enough room to swim between the hooks so not many of the poor fish get away. HOLLYWOOD PARK: Irish- bred Seaneen scores one of the major upsets of the season with Johnny Longden jockeying... Defeating heavily favored Round Table by more than four lengths in the $108,300 Californian.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS ISSUE #42
THE FINEST IN THE INDUSTRY
HISTORY ON THE MARCH!! DE GAULLE'S DATE WITH DESTINY
The deepening political crisis of the Fourth Republic continues to be complicated by an international crisis. The Algerian revolt with its demands for the accession of General Charles De Gaulle to power, has made a meaningful move across the Mediterranean. Active revolt is within a hundred miles of Metropolitan France. Corsica (birthplace of Napoleon) is controlled by committees of public safety.- Algerian style. With General Massu in command the Island is quiet under the new regime. Actual fighting has again broken out in Tunisia. Between French troops quartered there and the Tunisian forces that have been blockading them. Ground shooting and bombing from the air. Tension soars to a dangerous pitch. The grave situation is a warning to all Frenchmen that their political difficulties must be resolved and speedily. The world looks to France for decisions which will restore the unity and enhance the strength of a valued partner in the Alliance of the free world.
ATOMIC ELECTRIC PLANT:
From the White House via remote control, the President ignites the flow of power from the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania. Feeding atomically generated electricity into thousands of homes.
FIFTEEN MILLION DOLLAR OIL BLAZE:
In Long Beach, California, an explosion of huge storage tanks of oil sets off an inferno. Fire rages out of control. Firemen are handicapped by failing water pressure. It is a desperate battle to bring the conflagration under control.
THOSE DAZZLING DAYS - THE ROARING TWENTIES:
One of London's top couturiers looks forward- several months, to the Fall. Then turns back the clock two decades. Back to those tantalizing twenties....he exploits chemises, bangs, bangles, baubles, sequins and well, Oh, my!!
SPORTS
FISHING DERBY:
In New Hampshire, over 3,000 kids jam a quarter-mile of river, well-stocked with trout. It's a whopper of a contest. There is not enough room to swim between the hooks so not many of the poor fish get away.
HOLLYWOOD PARK:
Irish-bred Seaneen scores one of the major upsets of the season with Johnny Longden jockeying..... Defeating heavily favored Round Table by more than four lengths in the $108.300 Californian.
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Date Written / Recorded
1958
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1958-05-26, 1958
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Political demonstrations, Imperialism, Algerian Independence from France, July 5, 1962, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
Algeria, France
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Universal Newsreels, Release 43, May 29, 1958
in Universal Newsreels, Release 43 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1958, originally published 1958), 6 mins
PRESIDENT COTY ASKS GENERAL DE GAULLE TO LEAD FRANCE BUT KNEES IN THE ASSEMBLY ARE SLOW TO BEND President Coty, the man in the middle of so many French crises in the last five years, has asked General Charles De Gaulle to take over power. Re-emergence of General De Gaulle, who considers himself the savior of Franc...
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 43 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1958, originally published 1958), 6 mins
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PRESIDENT COTY ASKS GENERAL DE GAULLE TO LEAD FRANCE BUT KNEES IN THE ASSEMBLY ARE SLOW TO BEND President Coty, the man in the middle of so many French crises in the last five years, has asked General Charles De Gaulle to take over power. Re-emergence of General De Gaulle, who considers himself the savior of France- might bring many changes and dangers, The impasse causes a halt to business on Capitol Hill. Only thing certain in Paris right now...
PRESIDENT COTY ASKS GENERAL DE GAULLE TO LEAD FRANCE BUT KNEES IN THE ASSEMBLY ARE SLOW TO BEND President Coty, the man in the middle of so many French crises in the last five years, has asked General Charles De Gaulle to take over power. Re-emergence of General De Gaulle, who considers himself the savior of France- might bring many changes and dangers, The impasse causes a halt to business on Capitol Hill. Only thing certain in Paris right now is that things are going to be mighty uncertain for quite some time. The only blithe note in the French metropolis at the moment is that a wine price hike has been called off--- ITALY ELECTIONS: Christian Democrats gain 11 seats. Sufficient with the aid of other pro-Western parties to assure a majority in the Chamber of Deputies and for a continuance of the regime. UNKNOWN SOLDIERS: Washington, D.C., the Unknown Soldiers of World War II and of the Korean conflict lie in State in the Capitol Rotunda- prior to solemn and reverent interment at Arlington National Cemetery. SAMUEL CARDINAL STRITCH: Dies in Rome. After a month of suffering, and at the time of his greatest honor in the Roman Catholic Church. The beloved prelate, was the first American-born priest ever summoned to Rome to become a member of the Churches governing curia. Apparently he knew when the final moment had come. He raised the crucifix in his left hand, blessed those at his bedside- and then died. His right arm was amputated a month ago. World leaders, President Eisenhower, a personal friend of Cardinal Stritch, express deep regret at his death. The Cardinal's life was dedicated to helping the poor and unfortunate and to strengthening causes for freedom and liberty. HELICOPTERS LINE: The largest commercially chartered helicopters, with capacity for 15 passengers, initiates a new air service in New York City. Shuttling between city airports and the heart of metropolitan New York. CLASSIC ART: is unearthed by new excavations in Italy and Syria. The Italian Grotto of Tiberius is discovered to be a treasure trove of sculpture. In Basra, Syria, a 20,000-seat Stadium dating back to 200 A.D., is brought to recognition. AMPHIBIOUS MONSTER: Near Seattle, Washington, the Navy presents its newest amphibious behemoth - a 20,000 pound monster. Resourceful enough to carry the heaviest field equipment ashore. MERMAID MILLINERY: Even the most nautical nymphs hate to get their hair wet. But like to have a glamour look at all times. So- from Florida comes a fashion flash about some chic, bathing caps. Featuring bandannas and beau-catching bows.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS ISSUE #43
THE FINEST IN THE INDUSTRY
PRESIDENT COTY ASKS GENERAL DE GAULLE TO LEAD FRANCE BUT KNEES IN THE ASSEMBLY ARE SLOW TO BEND
President Coty, the man in the middle of so many French crises in the last five years, has asked General Charles De Gaulle to take over power. Re-emergence of General De Gaulle, who considers himself the saviour of France- might bring many changes and dangers. The impasse causes a halt to business on Capitol Hill. Only thing certain in Paris right now is that things are going to be mighty uncertain for quite some time. The only blithe note in the French metropolis at the moment is that a wine price hike has been called off---
ITALY ELECTIONS:
Christian Democrats gain all seats. Sufficient with the aid of other pro-Western parties to assure a majority in the Chamber of Deputies and for a continuance of the regime.
UNKNOWN SOLDIERS:
Washington, D.C., the Unknown Soldiers of World War Two and of the Korean conflict lie in State in the Capitol Rotunda-prior to solemn and reverent interment at Arlington National Cemetery.
SAMUEL CARDINAL STRITCH:
Dies in Rome. After a month of suffering. And at the time of his greatest honor in the Roman Catholic Church. The beloved prelate, was the first American-born priest ever summoned to Rome to become a member of the Church's governing curia. Apparently he knew when the final moment had come. He raised the crucifix in his left hand, blessed those at his bedside- and then died. His right arm was amputated a month ago. World leaders, President Eisenhower, a personal friend of Cardinal Stritch, express deep regret at his death. The Cardinal's life was dedicated to helping the poor and unfortunate and to strengthening causes for freedom and liberty.
HELICOPTERS LINE:
The largest commercially chartered helicopters, with capacity for 15 passengers, initiates a new air service in New York City. Shutting between city airports and the heart of metropolitan New York.
CLASSIC ART:
is unearthed by new excavations in Italy and Syria. The Italian Grotto of Tiberius is discovered to be a treasure trove of sculpture. In Basra, Syria, a 20,000-seat Stadium dating back to 200 A.D. is brought to recognition.
AMPHIBIOUS MONSTER:
Near Seattle, Washington, the Navy presents its newest amphibious behemoth - a 20,000 pound monster. Resourceful enough to carry the heaviest field equipment ashore.
MERMAID MILLINERY:
Even the most nautical nymphs hate to get their hair wet. But like to have a glamour look at all times. So- from Florida comes a fashion flash about some chic, bathing caps. Featuring bandannas and beau-catching bows.
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Date Written / Recorded
1958
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1958-05-29, 1958
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Charles de Gaulle, 1890-1970
Topic / Theme
Heads of state, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
France
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