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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 Titles Listed By Year Available For Order Over The Phone: 800 - 921 - 2804 |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51021)
KOREAN ADVANCE CONTINUES
United nations cross the Han River under an enemy barrage. A pontoon bridge is thrown across under fire and a hill is captured under small arms fire at close range. Prisoners in GI uniforms infiltrate the lines and are captured.
HISTORIC ARSENAL BACK IN BUSINESS FOR FREEDOM
One of the oldest arsenals in the nation – established in 1799 is again rolling naval ordnance off the line at a record clip.
MISS PRESS FOTOG
The news lens hounds meet to pick their favorite and, as usual it’s a tough job with the parade of lovelies. But when it’s all over they’re still lovely.
WIENER DOG IS JUST ANOTHER WORD FOR DACHSHUND
Dachshunds should come from Bavaria, nicht wahr? These ambulating sausages put on a show of their own.
A BABY CAMEL IN NEW YORK CITY
Then there is a baby camel in New York’s Central Park, you’d walk a mile to see.
BABY POLAR BEAR IS ALSO A BUDDING WRESTLER
A baby polar hear in Nueremberg proves to be one of the prime wrestlers of the day.
ARGENTINE HOSTS FIRST PAN AMERICAN GAMES
Argentine, host nation to the first Pan American games takes the honors, as 2,000 athletes compete. The United States wins the pole vault and the 110-meter hurdles. |
| keywords: war, combat, korean war, dachshund dog, wiener dog, baby camel, baby polar bear, pan american games |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51022)
CRIME PROBE INTO THE NEW YORK UNDERWORLD
Key figures take the stand as Senator Estes Kefauver’s committee delves into the New York phase of underworld activities. Virginia Hill, in whose home Bugsey Siegel, west coast racketeer was slain, leads a procession which includes Frank Costello, alleged czar of the bookmaking empire.
ALLIED PUSH CONTINUES IN KOREA
With big guns blasting a path, U.N. forces continue their cautious but steady advance on the 38th parallel, taking a terrific toll of the enemy. America’s first casualties begin their final journey home from Japan.
LITTLE TYKES TAKE TO THE BASKETBALL COURT
On a cut-down court, sprouts between the ages of eight and eleven put on some fancy basketball in the finals of the junior league. Scranton Catholic Youth Center finally wins out. |
| keywords: new york underworld, new york mafia, war, combat, korean war, junior basketball |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51023)
CRIME INQUIRY INTO FORMER NEW YORK MAYOR WILLIAM O'DWYER
Former Mayor William O’Dwyer and present Ambassador to Mexico faces New Hampshire’s Senator Charles W. Tobey in angry exchanges on the subjects of the ambassador’s conduct of cases while District Attorney of New York and campaign contributions.
VOLCANO EXPLODES IN JAPAN
Mount Mihara on the island of Oshima erupts and sends the island into a panic as it sends three streams of lava into the bordering villages. Rocks are thrown a thousand feet into the air.
REALISTIC COMBAT TRAINING FOR THOSE SLATED FOR KOREA
Members of the Sixth Infantry Division go through an indoctrination course which comes pretty close to being the real thing. Explosives and bullets teach the trainees some of the lessons learned in Korea.
MUD IN KOREA SLOWS ADVANCE OF U.N. FORCES
Spring thaws and torrential rains slow the advance of UN forces toward the 38th parallel. Both vehicles and men bog down as the terrain turns into a veritable quagmire.
BRIGHAM YOUNG COPS COLLEGIATE CAGE CROWN IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The Brigham Young Cougars win a lopsided victory over Dayton University in the finals of the National Invitation Tournament. Minson of the Cougars is named the most valuable player of the tournament. |
| keywords: new york cirme, volcano, combat training, war, combat, korean war, college football |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51024)
SENATE GROUP HEARS TESTIMONY IN NEW YORK CRIME PROBE
Completing its hearings into the alleged tie-in between Frank Costello and new York politics, Senator Kefauver’s Crime Investigating Committee hears ex-Fireman Crane testify that he handed over $10,000 in cash to ex-Mayor William O’Dwyer. Mister O’Dwyer, now U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, denies the accusation. Alleged gambler Costello is also on the stand for the last time and when asked what he has done for his adopted country, replies, 'I paid my taxes'. In a searching summation of the New York hearings, Spruille Braden of the Citizen Crime Commission says that the tie-up between crime and politics is undermining the moral fiber of America.
NINE SETS OF TWINS ALL IN THE SAME ARMY UNIT
The Army is in for 'double trouble' when nine sets of twins (count ‘em, nine) show up in the very same outfit. Plenty tough on top sergeants and mess cooks when the eighteen soldiers line up for drill call, or swap places in the K.P. line.
INTER-CITY GOLDEN GLOVES BOXING
The fightingest feud in boxing. Finals of the Inter-City Golden Gloves bouts between new York and Chicago. Two of the top bouts are shown in this slam-bang round-up of fisticuff thrills, with knock-downs and knock-outs enlivening the proceedings.
VARIETY’S NEW HEART HOSPITAL
A new $1,500,000 Heart Hospital, conceived and financed by the Variety Club of the Northwest, is dedicated at the University of Minnesota. Thanks to philanthropic showmen, a dream finds a home. |
| keywords: new york crime, twins, army, golden gloves boxing, hospital |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51026)
FRENCH PRESIDENT VINCENT AURIOL VISITS U.S.
Marking the first visit of a French chief of state to the U.S. while in office, President Vincent Auriol accompanied by his wife and top French diplomats arrives in America for a state visit. The Big Town stages its most spectacular show for the arriving visitor, here to help strengthen the ties of Franco-American friendship. In Washington, President Harry S. Truman and members of his official family are on hand to greet President Auriol to the nation’s Capital.
AIRBORNE PARACHUTE ACTION IN KOREA
The mass parachute drop of 3,300 troops north of Seoul speeds the drive of UN forces to the 38th Parallel. The airborne units cut off trapped Reds south of the Parallel, General MacArthur arrives for his 14th visit to the front.
NAVY EXPANDS FLEET IN FACE OF CONTINUING WORLD THREAT
Spurred by huge appropriations by Congress, the Navy is daily adding to the list of war vessels being taken out of moth balls. And thousands of new recruits to man these ships are undergoing training for active duty.
INDO-CHINA REDS HAMMERED BY SPECIAL FRENCH TROOPS
IA communist strong hold along the Gulf of Siam is stormed and seized by French troops storming ashore from small boats. Great stores of arms and equipment are taken, and many natives return to safety with the raiding force.
KENTUCKY WINS COURT CROWN IN COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Kentucky 68
Kansas State 58
The Kentucky Wildcats defeat Kansas State, 68-58, in thrilling finals of the NCAA Basketball Championship. Trailing at the half, the Blue Grass cagers rise to aggressive heights of court brilliance. |
| keywords: french president vincent auriol, airborne parachute drop, u.s. navy, indo-china, college basketball |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51027)
U.S. VISIT OF PRESIDENT VINCENT AURIOL STRESSES UNITY WITH FRANCE
The visit of France’s Chief of State stresses the bonds of unity and friendship between his country and the U.S. during trip to the Naval Academy, M. Auriol pins medals on the academy flag. He also lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetary, prior to going to Capital Hill where he tells Congress of France’s determination to stand by the U.S. in the crusade against Communism.
EX-G.I. KEEPS INVASION VOW MARRIES ITALIAN GIRL
When George Fortin, American G.I., met ten-year-old Anna Farano during the Italian invasion in 1943, he promised he would return someday and marry her. Today, wedding bells ring out as George and Anna, 17, are joined in holy wedlock.
THE 1950 ACADEMY AWARDS
The 1950 awards of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences are presented during colorful ceremony at the Pantages Theater. Josephine Hull, a star of the movie 'Harvey', receives an 'Oscar' during the long awaited event of filmdom.
COLLEGE GYMNASTICS SHINE
The National Collegiates of gymnastics brings out a talented field of undergrads, striving for individual and team honors. Florida State wins the team title during the tourney enlivened by high-flying gym thrills.
MOTORCYCLE MUD RACE
The first cycle race of the season turn out to be the wettest, and the gooeyest ever. Here’s mud in your eye, the dare-devils chant as they slither and slip around the muddy course.
JIMMY DURANTE ASKS YOUR SUPPORT TO FIGHT CANCER
Jimmy Durante, beloved comedian of many entertained mediums, asks your support for the current campaign to raise funds to combat the dread disease cancer. The famed “Schnoz” appeals to all of us to join this crusade against one of man’s greatest killers. |
| Keywords: french president vincent auriol, 1950 academy awards, oscar ceremony, college gymnastics, jimmy durante |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51028)
DEATH FOR ATOM SPIES JULIUS ROSENBERG AND ETHEL ROSENBERG
It’s a verdict of death in the electric chair for Julius Rosenberg and his wife Ethel, convicted of betraying their country by giving atom-bomb secrets to the enemy. Spy drama comes to grim climax as Judge Irving Kaufman passes sentence on the Rosenbergs, with accomplice Morton Sobell getting thirty years.
PERMANENT HEADQUARTER FOR GENERAL DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
General Dwight Eisenhower, supreme commander of the Atlantic Treaty forces, assumes formal command at his new headquarters in the Hotel Astoria. He signs his first order and explains his duties.
MEDAL OF HONOR FOR BRAVERY IN KOREA
General Omar Bradley presents Medals of Honor to families of four brave American soldiers, who have their lives Korea to save those of their comrades. America is proud of its sons.
FRENCH PRESIDENT VINCENT AURIOL HAILED IN NEW YORK CITY
The Big Town gives its most lavish welcome to President Vincent Auriol of France winding up his visit in the U.S. 75,000 cheer him as he drives up Broadway to ceremony at City Hall.
PURTO RICO ARMY TRAINING
Preparing to take their place in the ranks of America’s fighting men, thousands of young Puerto Ricans train under real battle conditions, with bullets whistling over their heads.
FISHERMEN CATCH A BIG HAUL OF DEEP SEA TURTLES IN KEY WEST
A big haul of deep sea turtles is brought ashore at the Florida resort. Unceremoniously the critters are hauled off on their backs, enroute to the cannery.
CELEBRITIES FROM SCREEN, STAGE AND SPORTS UNDER THE BIG TOP
A galaxy of stars of stage screen, radio and sports lend their talents at the opening of the circus at Madison Square Garden. They help raise thousands in charity for the Heart Fund. This year’s Big Show is bigger and better than ever. |
| keywords: julius rosenberg, ethel rosenberg, atom spies, general dwight d. eisenhower, deep sea turtles, circus |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51029)
THE WAR IN KOREA CONTINUES
Latest news film from the fighting front, where General MacArthur’s U.N. forces stab ahead, trying to keep the Reds off balance and stall the expected spring offensive. During a lull in the fighting, G.I.’s stage their own show and provide a barrage of laughs for their buddies.
NAVY FIGHTERS AND BOMBERS STRAFE RED POSITIONS IN INDO-CHINA
Strengthened by arrival of U.S. planes aboard American carrier; French and natives hurl back communist border attacks. Navy fighters and bombers bomb and strafe Red positions.
SCHOOL FOR ORPHANS OF FIREFIGHTERS IN ITALY
Orphans of firemen go to school, fittingly, to learn how to be firemen themselves. A beautiful villa in Tuscany is the setting for the daring youngsters learning to be firemen.
FLOODS MENACE CANADA
Ice-choked rivers swollen by recent spring rains menace wide areas in eastern Canada. Between Montreal and Quebec, homes and wrecked by ice floes. Hundred of homes are demolished as frightened villagers flee for their lives.
THE ENGLISH GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE IS EXCITING HORSERACING
Thrills, chills and spills in one of the year’s outstanding racing events, The Grand National Steeplechase. In exciting and nerve-wracking race, only three horses out of 376 starters finish the classic, with 40-1 shot Nickel Coin romping home the winner by six lengths. |
| keywords: war, combat, korean war, indo china, orphans, firefighters, grand national steeplechase, horseracing, horserace |
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