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Universal Newsreels, Release 563, May 22, 1952
in Universal Newsreels, Release 563 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1952, originally published 1952), 5 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Prohibition Party, Dwight Eisenhower, and diplomatic missions.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 563 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1952, originally published 1952), 5 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Prohibition Party, Dwight Eisenhower, and diplomatic missions.
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FUTURE GENERALS
WEST POINT--President joins the cadet corps in celebrating the 150th anniversary of the military academy. He warns them of the important role that is...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Prohibition Party, Dwight Eisenhower, and diplomatic missions.
Universal International Newsreel
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
FUTURE GENERALS
WEST POINT--President joins the cadet corps in celebrating the 150th anniversary of the military academy. He warns them of the important role that is theirs in maintaining the free world.
IKE'S FAREWELL
General Eisenhower tours the NATO nations and in Denmark and Holland thanks cheering citizens for the co-operation in his task of welding a western European defense force.
MISS UNIVERSE
Both France and Germany select their candidates for the title of Miss Universe at the competition to be held in Long Beach, California. If these gals are European samples, the going should be torrid.
CHILE BUILDS
CHILE--Chile blazes new trails as 2100 miles of new roads take shape on the western slopes of the Andes.
ROYAL VISIT
SPAIN--Abdulah Ilah, regent of Iraq, pays a state visit to the government of Spain and receives a royal welcome from Generalissimo Franco.
FREE WHEELERS
CALIFORNIA--Mayhem by motor is the order of the day when chosen dare-devils do everything with a car they shouldn't and walk away from it.
VOL. 25--NO. 563
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Date Written / Recorded
1952
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1952-05-22, 1952
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969, Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Diplomatic missions, Military alliances, Postwar reconstruction, Political parties, Presidents, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 646, Release 646, February 7, 1955
in Universal Newsreels, Release 646 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1955, originally published 1955), 7 mins
TACHEN REFUGEES EVACUATED AS FORMOSA CRISIS MOUNTS As the Formosa crisis becomes more explosive daily, General Lemuel Partridge, United States Far Eastern Air Force Commander, arrives on the Chinese Nationalist stronghold. Meanwhile, the "isle of Quemoy, just 8 miles from the Red mainland, lies under the threat of...
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 646 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1955, originally published 1955), 7 mins
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TACHEN REFUGEES EVACUATED AS FORMOSA CRISIS MOUNTS As the Formosa crisis becomes more explosive daily, General Lemuel Partridge, United States Far Eastern Air Force Commander, arrives on the Chinese Nationalist stronghold. Meanwhile, the "isle of Quemoy, just 8 miles from the Red mainland, lies under the threat of imminent attack, its garrison on 24-hour alert. 200 miles to the north, refugees - widows and orphans of Nationalist soldiers- are eva...
TACHEN REFUGEES EVACUATED AS FORMOSA CRISIS MOUNTS As the Formosa crisis becomes more explosive daily, General Lemuel Partridge, United States Far Eastern Air Force Commander, arrives on the Chinese Nationalist stronghold. Meanwhile, the "isle of Quemoy, just 8 miles from the Red mainland, lies under the threat of imminent attack, its garrison on 24-hour alert. 200 miles to the north, refugees - widows and orphans of Nationalist soldiers- are evacuated from the exposed Tachen islands, a first step in the tightening of Formosa's defenses, as' the world awaits developments in the worst international crisis since World War II. FILM INDUSTRY COMMUNION BREAKFAST NEW YORK CITY- 1,500 including leading film stars and executives, take part in the 5th annual Communion Breakfast of the Motion Picture Industry. Among the celebrities present such stars as Una O'Connor and George McMurphy. ICEBREAKERS ON THE FROZEN HUDSON NEW YORK CITY- One of the bitterest cold waves in years hits the Northeast United States, and icebreakers go into actions as the Hudson River, 3 miles across, freezes solid for the first time since 1918. SPORTS SANTEE FOULED IN RECORD MILLROSE MILE A FOUL AT THE FINISH of the 48th annual Millrose Mile, in New York City. Wes Santee, running second, is bumped by Fred Dwyer on the final turn, as Gunnar Nielsen shatters Santee's recent indoor mile record in a track thriller. FRILLS FOR FROSTY WEATHER- In Washington's Cascade Mountains, outdoor girls show you can be warm and attractive in new styled parkas and other winter wear styled for the ladies snow sports wear. SKI THRILLS- At the National Jumping Championships in Lavenworth Washington, Rudy Maki of Ishpeming, Michigan, win the crown with a fine combination of distance and free-flying form on the hickory slats.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL
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TACHEN REFUGEES EVACUATED AS FORMOSA CRISIS MOUNTS
As the Formosa crisis becomes more explosive daily, Gen. Lemuel Partridge, U. S. Far Eastern Air Force Commander, arrives on the Chinese Nationalist stronghold. Meanwhile, the isle of Quemoy, just 8 miles from the Red mainland, lies under the threat of imminent attack, its garrison on 24-hour alert. 200 miles to the north, refugees -- widows and orphans of Nationalist soldiers--are exacuated from the exposed Tachen islands, a first step in the tightening of Formosa's defenses, as the world awaits developments in the worst international crisis since World War II.
FILM INDUSTRY COMMUNION BREAKFAST
NEW YORK CITY--1,500, including leading film stars and executives, take part in the 5th annual Communion Breakfast of the Motion Picture Industry. Among the celebrities present, such stars as Una O'Connor and George Murphy.
ICEBREAKERS ON THE FROZEN HUDSON
NEW YORK CITY--One of the bitterest cold waves in years hits the Northeast United States, and icebreakers go into action as the Hudson River, 3 miles across, freezes solid for the first time since 1918.
SPORTS
SANTEE FOULED IN RECORD MILLROSE MILE
A FOUL AT THE FINISH of the 48th annual Millrose Mile, in New York City. Wes Santee, running second, is bumped by Fred Dwyer on the final turn, as Gunnar Nielsen shatters Santee's recent indoor mile record in a track thriller.
WINTERTIME FRILLS AND SKI THRILLS
FRILLS FOR FROSTY WEATHER--In Washington's Cascade Mountains, outdoor girls show you can be warm and attractive in new styled parkas and other winter wear styled for the ladies' snow sports wear.
SKI THRILLS--At the National Jumping Championships in Leavenworth, Washington, Rudy Maki of Ishpeming, Mich., wins the crown with a fine combination of distance and free-flying form on the hickory slats.
VOL. 28--NO. 646
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Date Written / Recorded
1955
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1955-02-07, 1955
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Evacuations, Military alliances, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1955 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 648, Release 648, February 13, 1955
in Universal Newsreels, Release 648 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1955, originally published 1955), 7 mins
MALENKOV RESIGNS-BULGANIN NEW RED PREMIER Close-ups of the leading figures in the Kremlin upheaval that took the rest of the world by surprise. Malenkov- who resigned as Premier, confessing "failure"; Nikolai Bulganin, ranking Commissar during the war-who takes his place; Nikita Khrushchev, secretary of the Commun...
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 648 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1955, originally published 1955), 7 mins
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MALENKOV RESIGNS-BULGANIN NEW RED PREMIER Close-ups of the leading figures in the Kremlin upheaval that took the rest of the world by surprise. Malenkov- who resigned as Premier, confessing "failure"; Nikolai Bulganin, ranking Commissar during the war-who takes his place; Nikita Khrushchev, secretary of the Communist Party-believed to be the new top man in the Red hierarchy; Marshal Zhukov, Russia's foremost soldier-new Minister of Defense. The c...
MALENKOV RESIGNS-BULGANIN NEW RED PREMIER Close-ups of the leading figures in the Kremlin upheaval that took the rest of the world by surprise. Malenkov- who resigned as Premier, confessing "failure"; Nikolai Bulganin, ranking Commissar during the war-who takes his place; Nikita Khrushchev, secretary of the Communist Party-believed to be the new top man in the Red hierarchy; Marshal Zhukov, Russia's foremost soldier-new Minister of Defense. The cast of characters in mystery-shrouded drama believed to portend a new and tougher policy towards the West. In Washington, President Eisenhower comments on the events in Russia at a White House Press Conference. TACHEN REFUGEES Sidelight on the Formosa crisis- widows and orphans on the Techen Islands, filmed amid the rubble left behind Communist bombardment. These are the refugees whose evacuation has been called "American aggression" by Red China. PRINCESS MARGARET IN TRINIDAD TRINIDAD- Rain or shine, thousands turn out to cheer Princess Margaret rose on her visit to the West Indian island. The weather turns from bright sunshine to torrential downpour but spirits are undamped as the throngs hail the gracious envoy BOY SCOUTS HONOR PRESIDENT WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COULUMBIA- Senior Boy Scouts present President Eisenhower- honorary President of youth organization, with a fishing rod and tackle box, on the 45th anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts LAMBS TRIPLETS BORN COTATI, CALIFORNIA- A rarity in the animal kingdom, sheep triplets. Mama has meal accommodations for only two, so the third little lamb is fed by bottle- a helping hand for Hildengarde, the proud mother SKI CHAMPS OF AUSTRIA Slaloms and ski-jumping provide winter sports thrills at the National Ski Championships of Austria. It's the national sport, and competitors of both sexes put on a terrific show on rugged courses with a display of masterful control and flashing speed.
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TACHEN EVACUATION
Ships of the U. S. 7th Fleet cover the evacuation of the Tachen Islands. Red China has been warned interference will mean war--and there's no incident as Nationalist soldiers and 14,000 civilians are loaded aboard transports for the trip to Formosa. As they leave, military installations are demolished, to minimize the islands' usefulness to the Reds.
HOTEL FIRE
CHICAGO--In sub-zero temperatures, a cheap hotel becomes an inferno, trapping at least 25 of 245 tenants in their 60c a night cubicles. It's the second worst hotel fire in the city's history.
SCOUTS VISIT CARRIER
SAN FRANCISCO--Scout Day aboard the U.S.S. Boxer, and thousands of scouts visit the carrier for ceremonies presenting scrolls of good-will for Far Eastern Scouts, which will be delivered by the vessel.
PHOTOPLAY AWARDS
BEVERLY HILLS--A star-studded array of personalities on hand for the annual Photoplay Magazine Gold Medal Awards. Among those honored, June Allyson, Jane Wyman, and Rock Hudson.
SPORTS
DWYER WINS BAXTER MILE
NEW YORK CITY--More thrills on the indoor winter track circuit. 12,000 watch the fiercely competitive mile-running trio of Wes Santee, Gunnar Nielsen, and Fred Dwyer. This time, its serviceman Dwyer who rips off the fastest Baxter Mile on the books.
GOLDEN GLOVES
NEW YORK CITY--Leather flies with more enthusiasm than skill as Golden Gloves hopefuls fight their way up another rung on the ladder to ring fame--a good show with plenty of action.
VOL. 28--NO. 648
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Date Written / Recorded
1955
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1955-02-13, 1955
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Evacuations, Military alliances, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1955 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
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Vietnam: A Television History, Interview with Archimedes L. A. Patti, 1981
produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 1 hour 18 mins
Archimedes Patti was an officer in the United States Army and, after World War Two, the Office of Strategic Services. Mr. Patti describes the U.S. position on Southeast Asia during World War Two, and the emerging Vietnamese Independence Movement. He describes his first meetings with Ho Chi Minh and details the ass...
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produced by Richard Ellison, fl. 1985, in Vietnam: A Television History (Boston, MA: WGBH Boston, 1983), 1 hour 18 mins
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Archimedes Patti was an officer in the United States Army and, after World War Two, the Office of Strategic Services. Mr. Patti describes the U.S. position on Southeast Asia during World War Two, and the emerging Vietnamese Independence Movement. He describes his first meetings with Ho Chi Minh and details the assistance of the Viet Minh in the war effort. He recalls the scene in Hanoi after the war and the attempts by the French to recoup their...
Archimedes Patti was an officer in the United States Army and, after World War Two, the Office of Strategic Services. Mr. Patti describes the U.S. position on Southeast Asia during World War Two, and the emerging Vietnamese Independence Movement. He describes his first meetings with Ho Chi Minh and details the assistance of the Viet Minh in the war effort. He recalls the scene in Hanoi after the war and the attempts by the French to recoup their colony. He details his talks with Ho, and notes that the Vietnamese Declaration of Independence was quite similar to that of the United States. He concludes with his views of the Vietnam War from the perspective of one who understood the roots of the conflict and knew how it could have been avoided.
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Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Richard Ellison, fl. 1985
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
WGBH Boston
Series
Vietnam: A Television History
Speaker / Narrator
Archimedes L. A. Patti
Person Discussed
Archimedes L. A. Patti, Ho Chi Minh, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Decolonization, Government policy, Military alliances, Nationalism, Postwar reconstruction, Revolutionaries, World War II, 1939-1945, First Indochina War, 1946-1954, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of WGBH Boston.
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