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Newsreels: 1951 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1951 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1951. Our Public Domain Stock Footage newsreels cover every major world event, the not so major events, strides in technology, the lives of public figures, fads and trends. Newsreels 1951 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1951. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51001)
U.N. FORCES IN KOREA BRACE FOR ALL-OUT ATTACK BY REDS
With over a million communist forces massed against them in Korea and Manchuria, U.N. forces, now fighting for survival in South Korea, brace for an all-out attack. Meanwhile, behind the fighting lines, in Seoul, fifth columnists are rounded up and led away to stand trial. Back in the U.S., a hero’s welcome awaits crews of fighting ships back from Korean waters.
JIMMIE STEWART MOVIE "HARVEY” SPARKS DRIVE FOR FUND
“Harvey”, the six-foot rabbit who is never seen but whose motion picture story will be seen by millions, aids the Heart fund during the Manhattan premiere of the wonderful comedy starring Jimmie Stewart. Big Names in the Big Town are on hand for the opening.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
A Big City thriller is the clash between unbeaten Kentucky and hard-fighting St. John’s University. Paced by a seven-footer, Bill Spivey, the Wildcats from Kentucky manage to eke out a close victory.
PRO BOXING IN BERLIN FANS GO WILD
Berlin’s Sports stadium is a shambles following a bout between America’s Tiger Jones and Germany’s Kohlbrecher. When the ref calls it a no-decision bout, the fans go wild and proceed to tear the place apart.
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| keywords: war, combat, korean war, james stewart, jimmie stewart, hollywood film 'harvey', college basketball, pro boxing |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51002)
U.N. FORCES RETREAT IN THE FACE OF COMMUNIST HORDES
The war in Korea again takes a bad turn for outnumbered United Nations forces. Seoul falls as Red Chinese hordes press down below the 38th Parallel hard on the heels of retreating Americans and their allies. Meanwhile, the war in the air provides spectacular action films. Captured communist films show Russian jets taking off from airfield. But Navy “Panther” jets score victories despite slower speed.
GENERAL DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER CONFIDENT ON ATLANTIC PACT
Prior to his departure for Europe to take over as commander of the unified defense forces there, General Eisenhower warns that the pact will only succeed if the U.S. and its allies make it succeed.
HITLER TREASURE ON THE BLACK MARKET
The black market brings to light interesting papers, paintings, documents and mementoes belonging to the Nazi warlord Adolph Hitler. The collection is valued at over $200,000.
A PHILLY NEW YEAR TO ALL
Those fabulous merrymakers, the Mummers, turn out in all their costume finery to greet the New Year in Philadelphia.
MIAMI HOSTS A GALA FLOAT PARADE
The King Orange jamboree is a gala float parade preceding the Orange Bowl football game.
PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE
The Tournament of Roses is a lavish spectacle of colorful floats prior to the Rose Bowl game.
The College Bowl Games Of 1951
Orange Bowl
Clemson 15
Miami 14
In Miami, Clemson College comes from behind with a last-minute “safety” to top Miami U., 15-14.
Cotton Bowl
Tennessee 20
Texas 14
A thrilling upset at Dallas, where Tennessee wins a 20-14 victory over Texas.
Rose Bowl
Michigan 14
California 16
The Michigan “Wolverines,” trailing by six points at Pasadena, rise up to beat the favored California “Bears,” 14-6.
Sugar Bowl
New Orleans 13
Oklahoma 7
INew Orleans clash sees Kentucky score first and then hold the touted Oklahoma “Sooners,” to win, 13-7.
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| keywords: war, combat, korean war, general dwight d. eisenhower, tournament of roses, college football |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51004)
PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN HONORS HEROES OF KOREAN CONFLICT
President Harry S.Truman awards this nation’s highest award, the Congressional Medal of Honor, to the wives and parents of five American heroes who gave their lives for freedom in Korea. Mrs. Dean, wife of the missing General William F. Dean, is one of those honored by the President. Meanwhile, in Korea itself, U.N. forces continue to pull back before advancing communist armies.
GENERAL DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER TOURS THE PACT NATION OF FRANCE
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, commander of the Atlantic Pact nations, begins an on-the-spot tour of European countries in the alliance. Starting with the French, the famous U.S. war hero undertakes to find out the forces available to his anti-Red command.
EXTREME MOTOR BOATING IN FLORIDA
Something new in sporting thrills. An outboard motor steeple-chase! Six daring skippers in Florida pilot their trim craft over the jumps and through the trees, with reckless and spectacular abandon. Hold on to your seats, this’ll kill you!
THE NEW BATHING SUIT FASHIONS
Fashion is again in the swim. At Miami Beach, pretty Dixie belles display the latest in swim styles.
THE NEW OUTDOOR SPORT FASHIONS
At Boca Raton, the latest creations for bicycle riding that can be quickly adapted for less strenuous wear.
MARYLAND GOVERNOR INAUGURATED ENDING 12 YEARS OF DEMOCRATIC CONTROL
Twelve years of Democratic control end with the inauguration of Theodore Roosevelt McKeldin, a Republican, as Maryland’s new governor.
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| keywords: president harry s. truman, medal of honor, general dwight d. eisenhower, swim suit fashions, outdoor sport fashions |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51005)
THE MARCH OF DIMES FUND DRIVE GETS A BOOST FROM WASHINGTON AND HOLLYWOOD
Little Larry McKenzie, Jr., the Polio boy of the 1951 campaign, is greeted by President Harry S. Truman and gets a famous autograph as the annual drive for funds gets under way. All Americans join with the President in helping Larry and all the other sufferers from the dread disease. In New York, Jimmie Durante and other notables help get the campaign rolling.
HEROIC STEWARDESS GIVES OWN LIFE TO SAVE PASSENGERS
Heroic stewardess gives own life in saving lives of ten passengers in fatal airliner crash in Philadelphia. The plane skidded and crashed into fence on landing.
FOUR FIREFIGHTERS LOOSE LIVES FIGHTING CHICAGO FIRE
Flame and smoke towers into sky above “Loop” as huge warehouse is gutted. Four firemen lose their lives fighting the stubborn blaze.
TWISTERS LEVELS TOWN IN CALIFORNIA
Freak twister pounces on the little town of sunnyvale, california, ripping off roofs and uprooting trees. More than 200 homes were demolished as hundreds were left homeless.
QUADRUPLETS BORN IN MICHIGAN
Quadruplets born to stonemason and wife in pontiac, michigan pose for first pictures at hospital. Already six in family, so four in this case makes a full house.
CHIHUAHUAS WALK THE RUNWAY IN A DOGGY FASHION SHOW
Petite pooches strut their stuff in preview for specialty show. Chihuahuas get dressed up in fancy clothes for cute parade that will tickle all dog lovers.
U.N. FORCES FIGHT DELAYING ACTION ON KOREA PENINSULA
Latest pictures from the fighting front in Korea, where desperate delaying actions by hard-pressed United Nations forces are holding back the Communists. Cameraman goes close to front lines to bring back thrilling action scenes of combat. “Sabre” jet fighters tangle with Russian MIG’s, shooting one down in flames.
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| keywords: march of dimes firemen, firefighters, tornado, twister, quadruplets, chihuahua, war, combat, korean war |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51006)
BITTER WEATHER ADDS TO MISERIES OF BATTLE ON CENTRAL KOREA FRONT
Snow and frigid winds add to the discomforts of patrol actions along the fluid front in Korea. With Red hordes poised for another all-out attack, Americans and their U.N. allies dig in during a blizzard.
WASHINGTON SAYS NO APPEASEMENT OF RED CHINA
Secretary Of State Dean Acheson bars any appeasement of Red China and says this country will press aggressor charges against Peiping.
CIVIL DEFENSE UPGRADED AS U.S. PREPARES IN CASE OF ATOMIC ATTACK
New York, and other big cities, gird for atomic bomb attack. Protected by anti-aircraft guns and fighter planes, New York begins recruiting civilian volunteers to help man its defense set-up. In central defense headquarters, an entire city can be alerted and controlled, with fire-fighters and rescue crews dispatched to the scene of danger.
TWO AIRCRAFT CARRIERS RECOMMISSIONED
Two carriers, the 'Essex' and the 'Bon Homme Richard' are taken out of mothballs and refitted for active duty. The 'Essex' will be able to handle atom-bomb carrying planes.
BLOOD MOBILE ON RAILS
A special railroad car donated by Western Pacific in memory of the lines’ first employee casualty of the Korean war goes into service to speed vital blood for our Korea wounded.
LOGGING IN CHILE
The land of volcanoes develops a logging paradise. A new industrial program is launched in hitherto untapped forest areas where giant trees fall before the woodsman’s saw and axe.
JOHN S. FINE INAUGURATED AS GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA
Thousands attend colorful ceremony at which John S. Fine is sworn in as Governor of Pennsylvania. In his Inaugural Address, Governor Fine calls attention to the gravity of the world situation.
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| keywords: war, combat, korean war, civil defense, world war III, aircraft carrier, logging, governor john s. fine |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51008)
KOREA BATTLE LULL IS A GLOBAL PUZZLE
The strange inactivity along the central front, where American patrols have struck deep into Communist lines, puzzles the world capitals. Is it another Chinese build-up? Observers wonder, as U.N. forces continue control of Wonju and other vital frontline towns.
ILLICIT DIAMONDS SEIZED WELL 'HEELED' SMUGGLERS ARRESTED
Nearly a million dollars worth of illicit diamonds, concealed in the shoes of air travelers, have been seized by New York customs inspectors. Well heeled, two criminals are brought to heel by alert inspectors.
'GUN FACTORY GERTIE' WOMEN BACK ON THE JOB HELPING NATIONAL DEFENSE
Women workers go back to work at the naval Gun Factory, reviving the popular “Gun Factory Gertie” phrase of World War Two. Old and young, they’re doing a job to help national defense.
IT’S CARNIVAL TIME IN HOLLAND AND ITALY
Pre-Lenten festivals bring fun and frolic to two towns in Europe. Dutch artisans put finishing touches on carnival masks, while in Viareggio, Italian craftsmanship takes the spotlight.
PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA JAWAHARLAL NEHRU VISITS FRANCE
Enroute home after the Commonwealth Ministers meeting in London, the Indian leader is met by Premier Rene Pleven and goes to the Elysee Palace to meet President Vincent Auriol.
NEW STABILIZATION CHIEF
Eric Johnston, on leave as head of the Motion Picture Association, is sworn in by Chief Justice Vinson as our new boss of wages and prices. Mr. Johnson replaces Dr. Alan Valentine.
ELECTRONIC MONEY COUNTER IS TESTED BY TREASURY DEPARTMENT
An amazing counting machine that works electronically is tested at the Treasury Department. The device counts unfit currency heading for the fiery furnace; replaces workers and saves money. |
| keywords: war, combat, korean war, diamond smuggling, prime minister jawaharlal nehru, money counting machine |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51009)
INDO-CHINESE HOSTAGES RETURN AFTER FIVE YEARS IN CAPTIVITY
After five years of captivity by Red revolutionary forces, pathetic scenes are enacted by victims who endured untold hardships since the outbreak of hostilities in 1946.
BROTHERHOOD FUND DRIVE IS OPENED
Motion Picture leaders hear Paul Reynaud, former Prime Minister of France make a plea for International Brotherhood and for funds to further its purpose.
CREWMEN GIVE BLOOD TO AID COMRADES FIGHTING IN KOREA
Seven hundred and fifty members of the aircraft Carrier Boxer donate blood to a mobile bank, for the help of comrades in Korea, from which they have just returned.
GENERAL DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER RETURNS TO WEST POINT
General Eisenhower returns to his Alma Mater, after a whirlwind tour of pact nations in Europe, to rest and prepare his report for Congress. His wife and grandchildren meet him.
AUTOMOTIVE TRIALS
The newest gimmick in tires – the one which won’t spill you even at ninety miles is demonstrated on the Indianpolis Speedway. Then there is the under-water truck which will dunk you which goes through its paces at Rainbow.
RENE PLEVEN PRIME MINISTER OF FRANCE VISITS WASHINGTON
Prime minister Rene Pleven of France arrives in New York, en route to Washington. At the capital he is greeted by President Harry S. Truman, with whom he will conduct talks on Atlantic Pact measures.
SECOND MAN IN HISTORY VAULTS 15 FEET
NEW YORK – The Reverend Robert Richards becomes the second man in history to top the fifteen-foot pole vault mark, with a leap of 15 feet 1 inch at the Millrose games. |
| keywords: brotherhood fund drive, blood donation, general dwight d. eisenhower, west point military academy, pole vault |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51010)
GENERAL DWIGHT D. EISENHOW REPORTS TO CONGRESS ON ATLANTIC PACT
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, on his return from a military survey of European pact nations tells an informal gathering of members of Congress that the free nations of the earth can fend off the dangers of totalitarianism but they must bear their share.
RED CHINA FOUND GUILTY OF AGGRESSION BY U.N. IN KOREA
By 44 to 7 vote the general assembly of the United Nations finds Communist China guilty of aggression in Korea, after a bitter debate lasting nine weeks.
SPEAKER SAM RAYBURN HONORED IN A SURPISE CEREMONY
WASHINGTON – In a surprise ceremony, Speaker Sam Rayburn of the House is presented with a gavel, made of wood taken from the White House during the present re-modeling.
KOREAN REFUGEES FIND HAVEN
The pathetic victims of the Korean conflict find a haven – by the thousands on the island of Cheju, off the southwest tip of the peninsula.
HOLLYWOOD GOES TO BAT FOR THE MARCH OF DIMES FUNDRAISER
Show business goes to bat for the March of Dimes as stars of stage and screen model the latest fashions at a gala show given for the cause of polio prevention.
NO MATTER THE WEATHER THEY WILL SKI IN GARMISCH, GERMANY
The weather is tough at Garmisch, rain, snow, sleet but you can’t daunt the doughty skiers. They slalom just the same, with results you can imagine. |
| keywords: general dwight d. eisenhower, house speaker sam rayburn, war, combat, korean war, march of dimes, skiing |
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