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Face the Nation, Sunday, April 22, 1973
directed by Robert Vitarelli, fl. 1962; presented by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005; produced by Henry Prentiss Childs, 1927-2011 and Sylvia Westerman, fl. 1968, CBS News; interview by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005, Arnaud De Borchgrave, 1926-2015 and Richard Curt Hottelet, 1917-2014, in Face the Nation (District of Columbia: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 1973), 29 mins
GUEST: EL-ZAYYAT, MOHAMMED (FOREIGN MINISTER OF EGYPT)
TOPIC: POSSIBILITY OF NEW MIDEAST WAR, ARAB OIL EMBARGO VS US
COLUMNISTS: HOTTELET (CBS); BORCHGRAVE, NEWSWEEK
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directed by Robert Vitarelli, fl. 1962; presented by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005; produced by Henry Prentiss Childs, 1927-2011 and Sylvia Westerman, fl. 1968, CBS News; interview by George Edward Herman, 1920-2005, Arnaud De Borchgrave, 1926-2015 and Richard Curt Hottelet, 1917-2014, in Face the Nation (District of Columbia: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 1973), 29 mins
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GUEST: EL-ZAYYAT, MOHAMMED (FOREIGN MINISTER OF EGYPT)
TOPIC: POSSIBILITY OF NEW MIDEAST WAR, ARAB OIL EMBARGO VS US
COLUMNISTS: HOTTELET (CBS); BORCHGRAVE, NEWSWEEK
Field of Study
Media Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Henry Prentiss Childs, 1927-2011, Sylvia Westerman, fl. 1968, CBS News
Author / Creator
Robert Vitarelli, fl. 1962, George Edward Herman, 1920-2005, Arnaud De Borchgrave, 1926-2015, Richard Curt Hottelet, 1917-2014
Date Published / Released
1973
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
Face the Nation
Person Discussed
Mohammed Hassan El-Zayyat, 1915-1993
Topic / Theme
Government policy, Embargoes, Oil mines and mining, Trade and commerce, Political delegates, Political life, Political and Social Movements, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1973 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Flashbacks, Episode 26
produced by World Wide Entertainment, in Flashbacks (Geelong, Victoria: World Wide Entertainment, 2007, originally published 2007), 5 mins
This video, produced by World Wide Entertainment, is about the career of Indira Ghandi.
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produced by World Wide Entertainment, in Flashbacks (Geelong, Victoria: World Wide Entertainment, 2007, originally published 2007), 5 mins
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This video, produced by World Wide Entertainment, is about the career of Indira Ghandi.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
World Wide Entertainment
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
World Wide Entertainment
Series
Flashbacks
Person Discussed
Indira Gandhi, 1917-1984, Rajiv Ratna Gandhi, 1944-1991
Topic / Theme
Agrarian economy, Assassinations, Economic conditions, Heads of state, Political life, Political parties, Politicians, Indira Gandhi, Assassination, New Delhi, India, October 31, 1984, Trade and Commerce, World History, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 2007 by World Wide Entertainment
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Infamous Assassinations, 24, The Assassination of King Alexander I
directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Philip Nugus, in Infamous Assassinations, 24 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2007, originally published 2007), 26 mins
On 9 October 1934, just after King Alexander of Yugoslavia had arrived in the cruiser Dubrovnik for a State visit to France, a man later identified as Croatian nationalist Petros Kellerman jumped onto the running board of the King’s car and opened fire with a Mauser pistol at point blank range. In theconfusion,...
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directed by Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010; produced by Philip Nugus, in Infamous Assassinations, 24 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2007, originally published 2007), 26 mins
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On 9 October 1934, just after King Alexander of Yugoslavia had arrived in the cruiser Dubrovnik for a State visit to France, a man later identified as Croatian nationalist Petros Kellerman jumped onto the running board of the King’s car and opened fire with a Mauser pistol at point blank range. In theconfusion, the chauffeur was wounded by a Royal escort, and the King accidentally bled to death in his car because his aides failed to apply a tou...
On 9 October 1934, just after King Alexander of Yugoslavia had arrived in the cruiser Dubrovnik for a State visit to France, a man later identified as Croatian nationalist Petros Kellerman jumped onto the running board of the King’s car and opened fire with a Mauser pistol at point blank range. In theconfusion, the chauffeur was wounded by a Royal escort, and the King accidentally bled to death in his car because his aides failed to apply a tourniquet.
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Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Philip Nugus, Robert Powell, 1944-
Author / Creator
Jonathan Martin, fl. 1990-2010
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Infamous Assassinations
Speaker / Narrator
Robert Powell, 1944-
Person Discussed
Benito Mussolini, 1883-1945, Alexander I, King of Yugoslavia, 1888-1934, Jean Louis Barthou, 1862-1934, Ante Pavelic, 1889-1959, Vlado Chernozemski, 1897-1934
Topic / Theme
Assassinations, Economic conditions, Monarchs, Political intrigue, Political meetings, Religious differences, German Invasion of Yugoslavia, April 6-17, 1941, World War I, 1914-1918, Alexander I of Yugoslavia, Assassination, France, October 9, 1934, Religion and Belief Systems, Trade and Commerce, World History
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Copyright © 2007 BBC Worldwide
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Memo to Cristobal P. Aldete re: Proposed Meeting of Border Governors, March 20, 1979
written by United States. Department of Commerce. Southwest Border Regional Commission, in General Records of the Department of Commerce, 1898 - 2000 (RG40). Southwest Border Regional Commission Meeting Proceedings, 1978 - 1980 (P 12), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (20 June 1979), Box 1, Background/Issue Papers for Meeting with Mexican Governors , 10 page(s)
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written by United States. Department of Commerce. Southwest Border Regional Commission, in General Records of the Department of Commerce, 1898 - 2000 (RG40). Southwest Border Regional Commission Meeting Proceedings, 1978 - 1980 (P 12), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (20 June 1979), Box 1, Background/Issue Papers for Meeting with Mexican Governors , 10 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
20 June 1979, 1979
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
United States. Department of Commerce. Southwest Border Regional Commission
Topic / Theme
Mexico and the United States Border, Government policy, International relations, Political meetings, Politics & Policy, Mexicans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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![Report [Incomplete] on U.S.-Mexico Consultative Mechanism/Border Working Group, Washington, DC, June 4-5, 1980](https://d3crmev290s45i.cloudfront.net/content/1009592xxx/1009592117/1009592117-size-exact-140x0.jpg "Report [Incomplete] on U.S.-Mexico Consultative Mechanism/Border Working Group, Washington, DC, June 4-5, 1980")
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Report [Incomplete] on U.S.-Mexico Consultative Mechanism/Border Working Group, Washington, DC, June 4-5, 1980
in General Records of the Department of Commerce, 1898 - 2000 (RG40). Southwest Border Regional Commission Meeting Proceedings, 1978 - 1980 (P 12), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (1980), Box 1, Border Working Group Meeting of June 4-5 1980 , 2 page(s)
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in General Records of the Department of Commerce, 1898 - 2000 (RG40). Southwest Border Regional Commission Meeting Proceedings, 1978 - 1980 (P 12), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (1980), Box 1, Border Working Group Meeting of June 4-5 1980 , 2 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1980
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Topic / Theme
Mexico and the United States Border, Economic development, Political meetings, Association and organization conferences, International relations, International trade, Politics & Policy, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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![Southwest Border Region Commission Status Report: Remarks by Cristobal P. Aldrete, [1979]](https://d3crmev290s45i.cloudfront.net/content/1009592xxx/1009592116/1009592116-size-exact-140x0.jpg "Southwest Border Region Commission Status Report: Remarks by Cristobal P. Aldrete, [1979]")
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Southwest Border Region Commission Status Report: Remarks by Cristobal P. Aldrete, [1979]
written by Cristobal Aldrete, 1924-1991, in General Records of the Department of Commerce, 1898 - 2000 (RG40). Southwest Border Regional Commission Meeting Proceedings, 1978 - 1980 (P 12), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (1979), Box 1, Border Working Group Meeting of June 4-5 1980 , 9 page(s)
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written by Cristobal Aldrete, 1924-1991, in General Records of the Department of Commerce, 1898 - 2000 (RG40). Southwest Border Regional Commission Meeting Proceedings, 1978 - 1980 (P 12), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (1979), Box 1, Border Working Group Meeting of June 4-5 1980 , 9 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1979
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
Cristobal Aldrete, 1924-1991
Topic / Theme
Mexico and the United States Border, Association and organization conferences, Political meetings, International trade, International relations, Politics & Policy, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 196, November 9, 1933
in Universal Newsreels, Release 196 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1933, originally published 1933), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the election for mayor in New York City.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 196 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1933, originally published 1933), 6 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the election for mayor in New York City.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME V NUMBER 196
SOVIET ENVOY ARRIVES HERE FOR PARLEY WITH PRESIDENT
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Unusual views of Maxim Litvinov, Russian Commissar of Foreign Affairs, being welcomed by notables aboard the Berengaria and receiving Secretary of State Cordell Hull's greeting in Washington before conferring with Mr. R...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the election for mayor in New York City.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME V NUMBER 196
SOVIET ENVOY ARRIVES HERE FOR PARLEY WITH PRESIDENT
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Unusual views of Maxim Litvinov, Russian Commissar of Foreign Affairs, being welcomed by notables aboard the Berengaria and receiving Secretary of State Cordell Hull's greeting in Washington before conferring with Mr. Roosevelt regarding the terms under which diplomatic relations between his country and the U.S. will be resumed after a lapse of sixteen years.
MARK REPUBLIC'S BIRTHDAY
PRAGUE, CZECHOSLOVAKIA. -- Striking scenes of the fifteenth anniversary of the nation's founding with President Masaryk and other high state officials joining the army and huge crowds taking part in the celebration.
GOLD FOUND NEAR CINCINNATI
OWENSVILLE, O.--Unusual views near the midwest metropolis where prospectors have struck "pay dirt" in the waters of a creek, which is now being "panned" in a hectic gold rush by neighboring villagers.
HUNTERS OPEN SHOOTING SEASON
TULE LAKE, CAL. -- Remarkable scenes of the migration of hundreds of thousands of wild geese and ducks, that darken the sky as sportsmen, in a variety of blinds, revel in the huntsmen's paradise and quickly fill their bags.
ODD GAMES REVIVED AT FETE
NANKING, CHINA. -- Exclusive pictures of a colorful sports meet in which the nation's outstanding athletes participate in queer ancient contests, especially programmed for the occasion, while huge crowds of spectators from every province urge their favorites to victory.
PRODUCE RAISERS ARM TO FIGHT FARM STRIKE
SIOUX CITY, IA. -- Unprecedented scenes in the mid-west where thousands of men, seeking to prevent the delivery of agricultural products to the markets in an attempt to force an increase in prices, are opposed by other owners who organize and equip themselves with guns in a determined effort to break through the picket lines.
18th AMENDMENT REPEALED
U.S.A. -- Unprecedented celebrations and demonstrations mark the defeat of Prohibition as ballotting in the thirty-sixth state assures the adoption of the twenty-first amendment, while in other parts of the land huge throngs of men and women work at top speed to meet the anticipated demand of thirsty millions.
TAMMANY HALL LOSES POWER (Except New York City)
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Wild scenes in Gotham follow the of Fiorello H. LaGuardia, Fusion candidate for Mayor, after one of the most turbulent elections in municipal history, in which the famous Democratic Tiger's grip on the city government is broken for the first time in twenty years.
FAMOUS CATARACT NEARLY DRY
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- Remarkable views at America's great beauty spot as an East Wind, blowing steadily for three days, drives the waters of the Niagara River upstream, leaving a surprisingly small amount of water tumbling over the partly exposed cliff.
THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1933
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1933-11-09, 1933
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Fiorello H. La Guardia, 1882-1947
Topic / Theme
Elections, Mayors, Political machines, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 223, February 12, 1934
in Universal Newsreels, Release 223 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Harry S. Truman, and the military.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 223 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 8 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Harry S. Truman, and the military.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VI Number 223
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ORDERS U. S. ARMY TO FLY AIR MAILS
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Following the grilling of former post-office officials by a Senate Committee, the government cancels all aerial mail contracts and orders the service fliers to take over the job, starting a beehiv...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Harry S. Truman, and the military.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VI Number 223
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT ORDERS U. S. ARMY TO FLY AIR MAILS
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Following the grilling of former post-office officials by a Senate Committee, the government cancels all aerial mail contracts and orders the service fliers to take over the job, starting a beehive of activity in every army flying field in the country.
STRIKERS BOMB BUILDING
HAVANA. -- The exhibition rooms and offices of the Cuban Electric are badly damaged by an explosion, set by revolting workers.
COLD WAVE GRIPS NATION
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Gotham presents an unusual sight as its rivers are filled with ice and the mercury hits new lows. Hundreds of other cities suffer from the wintry blasts, the most severe in many years.
STREAMLINED AUTO TESTED
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Built on a revolutionary principle, a queer looking motor car with three wheels, makes its debut in the city's streets.
FISHERMEN TRY NEW SPORT
FISHER ISLAND, FLA. -- Seeking new thrills, daring anglers hook man eating sharks from the cabin of a huge blimp.
MANY DIE IN STRIKE RIOTS AS AUSTRIA FACES CIVIL WAR
VIENNA.--Hundreds of casualties are reported throughout the country as street fighting rages in the capital's streets. The heimwehr storm troops, who are supporting Chancellor Englebert Dollfuss and campaigning for a Fascist State, engage the Socialists and their Republican Guard in bloody battles.
TONS OF GOLD REACH U. S.
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- The liner Bremen brings more than $13,000,000 in bullion to America, following a sharp rise in the price of the precious metal under President Roosevelt's new monetary policy.
BOB SLEDDERS RISK LIVES
LAKE PLACID, N. Y. -- Crack four-man teams from all over the country dare death in the North American championship races on the steep Mount Van Hoevenberg run.
GOVERNMENT SPEEDS MANHUNT
ST. PAUL, MINN. -- After being held 21 days as a prisoner, Edward G. Bremer, banker, returns to his home following his release by his abductors, who received a $200,000 ransom. The victim tells his story of the crime as Federal agents continue the search for his assailants.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1934
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1934-02-12, 1934
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Armed forces, Postal services, Presidents, Republicans (U.S. political party), Great Depression, 1929-1941, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 467, June 12, 1936
in Universal Newsreels, Release 467 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1936, originally published 1936), 11 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican National Convention.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 467 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1936, originally published 1936), 11 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican National Convention.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 467
3,500,0000 GET BONUS BONDS COSTING U. S. $2,000,000,000
NEW YORK CITY.--Grinning cheerfully as the bearers of good fortune, mail carriers spread along their routes handing out Uncle Sam's payment of Adjusted Service Compensation. Elated veterans eagerly grasp the golden envelopes, to cash t...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican National Convention.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 467
3,500,0000 GET BONUS BONDS COSTING U. S. $2,000,000,000
NEW YORK CITY.--Grinning cheerfully as the bearers of good fortune, mail carriers spread along their routes handing out Uncle Sam's payment of Adjusted Service Compensation. Elated veterans eagerly grasp the golden envelopes, to cash their bonds or hold them for a rainy day.
A MILLION FRENCHMEN STRIKE
PARIS, FRANCE.--As Leon Blum forms the nation's first Socialist cabinet, a million workmen lay down their tools and sit at their benches with folded arms, demanding pay increases and a forty-hour week. The men display enthusiasm and great good nature as their leaders urge them on.
RADIOED PHOTOS HONOR MORSE
NEW YORK CITY.--A hundred years after S.F.B. Morse sent his epoch-making first message by telegraph, his original machine holds the place of honor at a celebration, next to a new, ultra-short wave apparatus that sends pictures through the air.
ARMY GRADUATES 276 CADETS
WEST POINT, N. Y.--General Pershing presides at the Military Academy's fiftieth commencement since his own graduation. The World War leader distributes diplomas to 276 new officers amid impressive military ceremonies at the base of the Battle Monument.
GREAT FLYING RECORD FETED
CHICAGO, ILL.--Reaching a total of 100,000,000 miles of commercial flights, United Airlines sets a mark for the world to shoot at and holds a colorful celebration of its ten-year record. Old transport ships take part, side by side with the latest models.
LANDON NOMINATED ON FIRST AS CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT
(Pre-Released: Shipped Air Express to All Accounts)
CLEVELAND, O.--Amid scenes of wild jubilation, Governor Alfred M. Landon of Kansas is designated as the Republican Party's candidate for the Presidency of the United States. The poll of each succeeding delegation swells the enormous total of the Kansan's votes.
SELASSIE LANDS IN BRITAIN
SOUTHAMTON, ENGLAND.--Fleeing before the military occupation of his homeland, the Emperor of Ethiopia arrives in the British Isles. Taking the train to London, the King of Kings faces a campaign to interest foreign powers in the plight of his country.
THRONGS ACCLAIM BADOGLIO
NAPLES, ITALY.--Returning victorious from conquered Ethiopia as Viceroy of the new Italian colony, Marshal Badoglio receives the wild homage of the multitude. Tremendous crowds hail the national hero as he returns to the mainland from Africa.
DEAN CRUSHES MAT OPPONENT
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--Man Mountain Dean drops his incredible expanse of quivering flesh on the prostrate body of Gentleman George Zaharias, putting an end to another of those hilarious fantasies known as heavyweight "wrestling" matches.
JUNE BRINGS BIG ROSE FETE
PORTLAND, ORE.--Thousands of glorious roses cover beautiful huge floats of striking design as a pageant marks the return of June. The glittering parade makes its way through streets lined with hundreds of delighted spectators.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1936
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1936-06-12, 1936
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Legislators, National conventions, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 555, April 19, 1937
in Universal Newsreels, Release 555 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 12 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Franklin Roosevelt, and athletic events.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 555 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 12 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Franklin Roosevelt, and athletic events.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 555
YAY! IT'S 'BATTER UP!' AGAIN
WASHINGTON, D. C.--President Roosevelt tosses out the first ball and the Big League pennant races are on, with a game between the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics drawing thousands of fans to the park in perfect baseba...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Franklin Roosevelt, and athletic events.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 555
YAY! IT'S 'BATTER UP!' AGAIN
WASHINGTON, D. C.--President Roosevelt tosses out the first ball and the Big League pennant races are on, with a game between the Washington Senators and the Philadelphia Athletics drawing thousands of fans to the park in perfect baseball weather.
HUSKY CREW TROUNCES BEARS
OAKLAND, CALIF.--The University of Washington's Olympic champion oarsmen make a clean sweep of their regatta with the University of California. The Huskies increase their varsity lead at the finish, crossing the line three lengths ahead.
RED WINGS TAKE HOCKEY CUP
DETROIT, MICH.--The local rink outfit conquers the New York Rangers, 3 to 0, in the final spectacular game of a series of contests to decide possession of the Stanley Cup. The trophy goes to the Red Wings despite a protested goal by the Rangers.
CORONATION MOUNTS TRAINED
LONDON, ENGLAND.--The Metropolitan Police borrow a lot of Army horses for duty during the Coronation, and the Bobbies are taking no chances on having the animals turn skittish at the wrong moment. So they're teaching them what a racket sounds like.
VERY 'FUTURE ADMIRALS' BOX
ANNAPOLIS, MD.--Young sons of Naval officers, ranging in age from two and a half to eight years, mix it up in an amusing series of infantile boxing bouts at the Academy. Wobbly pins make it difficult for some of the 'pugilists' to show their foot-work.
FLEET 'BATTLING' TO HAWAII
LONG BEACH, CALIF.--The United States Pacific Fleet leaves on the long journey to the mid-Pacific Islands where important war maneuvers are in prospect. As they sail toward Hawaii, the ships are supposed to be fighting an enemy squadron.
KASPARS IN MULTIPLE RITES
(Photographed by Special Permission of New York Daily Mirror)
PASSAIC, N. J.--The little Kaspar quadruplets, nearly a year old, are taken to St. John's Church for the important ceremony of christening. The Rev. Paul Lemke names the tots Felix, Frances, Frank and Ferdinand as a big crowd of curious onlookers stands by.
200 RACE IN 41ST MARATHON
BOSTON, MASS.--A Patriot's Day celebration sees the forty-first revival of the Boston A. A. marathon, a gruelling run of over twenty-six miles. Despite the difficulties of the course, two hundred of the country's best runners start the event.
JAPANESE MAKE FLIGHT TIME
LONDON, ENGLAND.--Two young Nipponese airmen land safely at Croydon Airport after covering the 10,000-mile hop from Tokio in ninety-four hours of flying time. Their 'plane, the Divine Wind, gets a big reception as the Orientals land.
JITTERING JALOPPIES RACE
FRESNO, CALIF.--Thirty-six broken-down crocks owned by students at Fresno State College go into their "dance" as they start over the bumps in a five-mile cross-country race. It's some fun and none of the contestants will need a vibrator for a while.
BELGIAN FASCISTS SWAMPED
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM.--Opposing sides wind up a spirited election campaign and the city votes to choose between Premier Van Zeeland and his "Rexist" adversary. Clashes mark election day, but Van Zeeland is reelected by an overwhelming majority.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1937-04-19, 1937
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Athletic events, Baseball, Presidents, Republicans (U.S. political party), Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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