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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 (UE51031)
GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR’S FAREWELL TO JAPAN
General Douglas MacArthur, the man who came as a conqueror, leaves as a friend. Dismissed fro his Far East commands by President Harry S. Truman, the General flies home to the U.S. for the first time in fourteen years. Millions line the streets to bid him farewell.
PRESIDENT TRUMAN WARNS THE KREMLIN THAT U.S. WILL NOT APPEASE
Speaking at the annual Jackson-Jefferson Day $100-a-plate dinner, the President issues a blunt warning to Moscow and asks the American people to put national interest above personal interest. Mr. Truman tells Kremlin we will not appease.
U.N. FORCES IN KOREA UNDER A NEW COMMANDER
The U.N. drive continues under a new commander. General Matthew Ridgway arrives to turn his command over to General VanFleet, new commander in Korea. Tanks and troops drive north of the 38th Parallel, to keep the Reds off balance. Dramatic ceremony at U.N. cemetery pictures flags of many nations fighting under U.N. banner.
MIDGET MAULERS
Small Fry sluggers let fly during a laugh-filled slugfest at the Naval Academy. Children of naval personnel, the midget maulers go at it in the finest tradition of the Navy. |
| keywords: general douglas macarthur, president harry s. truman, war, combat, korean war, general matthew ridgway |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51032)
GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR COMES HOME
GENERAL BACK FROM JAPAN AFTER 14 YEARS; BACKS POLICY THAT LED TO HIS OUSTER; GETS TUMULTUOUS WELCOME IN NEW YORK.
Highlights of the triumphant home-coming of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, his speech to Congress, and his tumultuous reception in New York.
SAN FRANCISCO
The plane bringing General Douglas MacArthur home from Tokyo brings the famed soldier back home to one of the most stirring ovations ever recorded. Huge throngs greet him and his family at the airport.
WASHINGTON D.C.
Before a jammed joint session of Congress, General MacArthur defends his Far Eastern policies that led to his ouster by President Harry S. Truman. Says fighting communism is a global proposition, not for just one part of the world. Warns of stalemate in Korea unless we face up to the problem courageously. Says he speaks 'without rancor or bitterness' but as an American.
NEW YORK CITY
Millions of cheering New Yorkers give the returning Pacific commander one of the noisiest and impressive welcomes ever seen. It’s a ticker-Disc welcome for heroes that General MacArthur receives from thrilled New Yorkers. |
| keywords: general douglas macarthur, ticker Disc parade |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51033)
U.N. ALLIES UNDER GENERAL MATTHEW RIDGWAY BRACE AS REDS OPEN NEW DRIVE
Late film from the fighting front, where the Chinese communists have launched their long-awaited Spring offensive. The United Nations forces now serving under General Matthew Ridgway are braced for the new thrust, which comes at a time of rain and mud.
CANADIAN TROOPS SAIL FOR KOREA
Part of six thousand reinforcements for the Korean battlefront set sail from Seattle, after training at Fort Lewis. The volunteers go aboard ship with spirits high.
COW QUADRUPLETS TAKE BOW
Four of a kind is a full stall at the farm of Dana Coffee. A proud mama cow shows off her four offspring, two bulls and two heifers. It’s one in a million.
CATERPILLAR PLANE TESTED
A small flivver-plane using caterpillar landing gear instead of the conventional wheels proves its worth during rigorous tests. Here’s a little plane that carries its own runway.
HAIR STYLISTS SAY SHORT HAIR IS IN FOR WOMEN
The word is 'shorter hair for ‘51', according to leading hair stylists convening in Canada. Take a gander at some of the coiffures dished up by the experts, and you’ll see what we mean.
DRESS REHEARSAL FOR KENTUCKY DERBY
The Wood Memorial, main preliminary for the 'big race' at Louisville, is won by 'Repetoire', with 'Battle Morn' second and 'Intent' third. The favored 'Uncle Miltie' fades badly, and may not race in the Kentucky Derby.
HOCKEY TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS WIN STANLEY CUP FINALS
The world series of hockey is won by the Toronto Maple Leafs in thrilling Stanley Cup Finals against the Montreal Canadians. Trailing 2-1, the Leafs tie it up and then go on to win in dramatic sudden-death overtime. |
| keywords: war, combat, korean war, general matthew ridgway, cow quadruplets, caterpillar plane, hockey, stanley cup finals |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51034)
COUNTER-BLOWS FROM U.N. FORCES SLOW REDS IN KOREA
Latest film from the fighting front in Korea, where the long-heralded Chinese Red offensive is underway. Unite Nations forces under General James A. Van Fleet blunted the new thrust at most points, but ground has been lost to the Reds. We have traded real estate for blood! Also shown in this war-front round-up are scenes of war waifs receiving new clothes from Marines.
BRITISH SUBMARINE HMS AFFRAY LOST
Grim scenes of futile search for HMS Affray, sub that went down during training maneuvers. U.S. warships take part in sea-and-air search for the missing submarine, which is given up for lost.
NATIONAL COTTON JERSEY QUEEN IS CROWNED
Pretty girls in pretty cotton dresses, in a swanky showing at the Waldorf. A national Cotton Jersey queen is crowned following the colorful parade of pulchritude.
RECORD FLOOD WATERS PERIL OTTAWA, CANADA
Record flood waters peril the capital city, with Ottawa suburbs inundated and hundreds of families already evacuated. River-front property is hard hit by the rampaging flood waters.
KIDS AID PALSY FUND DRIVE
The three poster children of the United Cerebral Palsy May campaign present Mrs. Truman with flowers and a scroll, as they help get the fund-driving rolling. Let’s all help our stricken neighbors.
ROME’S TOURIST POLICE READY TO HELP VISITORS IN ANY LANGUAGE
Special police are on duty in the Holy City to help visiting foreigners. Linguists all, the handsome cops speak any language the visitor does, is ready to point out the places of interest.
CHICAGO WELCOMES GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
The nation’s second-largest city roars a gigantic welcome for the visiting Five-Star General back from Tokyo. Millions line the parade route to cheer the old soldier. |
| keywords: war, combat, korean war, british submarine hms affray, flood waters, palsy fund drive, general douglas macarthur |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51035)
LOYALTY DAY PARADE IN A SALUTE TO PATRIOTISM
The VFW’s stirring Loyalty Day parade, backed by thousands of patriotic New Yorkerrs and seen by thousands of spectators, is reviewed by General Douglas MacArthur and other leaders. Massed flags in a salute to patriotism.
POWDER PLANT BLAST IN ITALY
Scenes reminiscent of World War II unfold in little Italian village, following powder plant blast that claims two lives and leaves many homeless. Stricken villagers comb wreckage for belongings.
BABY SITTERS SCHOOL IN HOLLAND
After getting final instruction in baby care, young college students take on first customers. But like everybody who ever tried, no amount of blandishments cut any ice with baby. When he doesn’t want to eat, he just won’t.
SCHOOL FOR FIREMANIACS IN ITALY
Young rookies at firemanic school outside Rome go through their thrilling paces on graduation day. Massed drills and spectacular death-defying leaps from burning buildings enliven their graduation.
HOME TOWN HAILS GENERAL DOUGLAS 'MAC' MACARTHUR
The city of Milwaukee, General Douglas MacArthur’s legal home for many years stages a gala welcome to the home-coming Five-Star hero of the Pacific. In his thanks, General MacArthur eulogizes those American soldiers who have fought and died for liberty.
7TH DISTRICT AMERICAN LEGION MEET
A colorful parade featuring a replica of a famous Civil War train enliven the meeting of the American Legion. National Commander Earl Cocke, Jr. takes part in colorful ceremonies.
TEXAS COWGIRLS BITE THE DUST IN AN ALL-GIRL RODEO
Thrills and spills in All-Girl Rodeo, with brone riding and steer riding taking toll of fair performers.
BRITAIN SETS NEW MILE MARK IN TRACK AND FIELD
England’s Roger Bannister defeats America’s two best milers, Don Gehrmann and Fred Wilt, in the Penn Relay Mile. Bannister sets new meet record.
LASSIES LIMBER UP FOR ALL AMERICAN WOMEN'S BASEBALL
The All-American Girl Baseball League greets the spring with a preseason game between the 'Daisies' and the 'Belles'. It’s a soceroo from start to finish.
NOW. LET’S ALL BUY DEFENSE BONDS!
Message to buy defense bonds. |
| keywords: loyalty day parade, baby sitter's school, general douglas macarthur, american legion, women's baseball |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51036)
GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR TESTIFIES TO CONGRESS
World interest centers on the Senate as General Douglas MacArthur arrives to begin his momentous testimony on the Pacific crisis. The session is held behind closed doors, after cameramen have completed their pictures of the historic proceedings.
U.N. OUTLINE FOR WAR
The American Association for the United Nations hears Dr. Ralph Bunche, U.N. mediator, outline the policy of the world organization on war. Dr. Bunche says stopping a war is more important than winning one.
THE U.S. AIR ACE IN KOREA
Captain James Jabara of Kansas, ranking American jet pilot in the Korean theatre of operations, returns to his home base after his latest battle with Russian MIG’s over the Yalu River.
ROBERT VOGELER HOME FROM HUNGARY
Robert Vogeler, U.S. businessman held in a Hungarian prison for 15 months on trumped-up Red charges, arrives on home soil. With his wife at his side, the shattered man tries to tell of his ordeal.
HOLLYWOOD FILM STARS HELP IN DEFENSE BOND DRIVE
Dick Powell, Piper Laurie, Tony Curtis, and 'Francis' the talking mule, take part in Defense Bond drive kick-off in Georgia. The Hollywood film personalities congratulate first bond purchaser.
ISRAEL PRIME MINISTER DAVID BEN-GURION ARRIVES IN U.S.
David Ben Gurion, Prime Minister of the three-year-old Republic in Palestine, arrives for a visit to the U.S. during which he will enlist American aid in Israel bond drive.
MIDSHIPMENT GET DUNKED AT THE NAVAL ACADEMY
Second Class Midshipmen at the Naval Academy 'launch' their flight training with a jarring descent into a pool in 'Dilbert Dunker', a ditching device that makes its victims swim for health.
MRS. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR VISITS HER HOMETOWN
Mrs. Douglas MacArthur has “her day in the sun,” during a triumphant homecoming staged in her honor by her home-town. The General 'takes a back seat' as Murfreesboro hails his wife. |
| keywords: general douglas macarthur, businessman robert vogeler, deffense bond drive, mrs. douglas macarthur |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51037)
SEATTLE WELCOMES RETURNING TROOPS FROM KOREA
The city goes all out in its welcome to 1,500 GI’s returning after rugged service on the Korean front. They are the first army troops to be returned under the newly adopted rotation system, and the Army Transport General Leroy Eltinge gets a royal harbor welcome.
FRENCH START NEW INDO-CHINA PUSH AGAINST COMMUNISTS
Having halted the Communist advance on Saigon, French colonial troops take the initiative and deal a crushing blow as they drive the Reds from fortified villages after a land and aerial bombardment. Twelve hundred troops are killed or wounded in 12 days of blazing battle.
15 TO 1 SHOT WINS THE KENTUCKY DERBY
'Count Turf', a 15 to 1 shot roars in a winner in a field of 20. The colt, son of Count Fleet and grandson of Reigh Count, both derby winners, shows his heels to the field by four lengths and cops a purse of $98,000.
THE SHENANDOAH APPLE FESTIVAL QUEEN IS CROWNED
Miss Guri Lie, daughter of UN secretary General Trygve Lie is crowned Queen of the twenty-fourth Shenandoah Apple Festival. Secretary of Defense Marshall officiates at the coronation, which opens one of the nation’s most colorful yearly pageants. |
| Keywords: indo china, kentucky derby, horseracing, horserace, race horse, shenandoah apple festival |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51038)
PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN DEFENDS POLICIES
The President tells the Civil Defense Conference that the Korea war must be confined or we face the threat of a major atomic war. Mr. Truman defends administration policy actions in face of MacArthur criticism.
PRIME MINISTER OF ISRAEL DAVID BEN-GURION VISITS NEW YORK CITY
NEW YORK – David Ben-Gurion, Prime Minister of the infant Republic in Palestine, receives a warm welcome from millions of New Yorkers during parade and ceremony at City Hall.
OUTLINES PROPOSED FOR U.N. POLICY ON WAR
The American Association for the United nations hears Dr. Ralph Bunche, U.N. Mediator, outline the policy of the world organization on war.
FOREST FIRES HIT NEW JERSEY WOODLANDS
Thousands of acres of rich woodland are destroyed by wind-swept forest fires near Atlantic City. Fourteen fire companies combat inferno that razes several homes.
MEMPHIS COTTON CARNIVAL KICKS OFF WITH COLORFUL FLOATS
Colorful floats and a carnival atmosphere mark the city’s great Cotton Carnival.
THE HOLLYWOOD STORY
Stars of the silent screen, including William Barnum and Francis X. Bushman, take part in colorful preview ceremonies for a film epic about Hollywood, titled 'The Hollywood Story'.
FILM XHIBITOR GETS AWARD
Leaders of the film industry and civic officials gather for testimonial dinner given Phil Chakeres, named 'Exhibitor Of The Year' by Look Magazine.
CIVIL DEFENSE VOLUNTEERS
Times Square ceremony opens Civil Defense recruiting drive in 600 motion picture theatres. |
| keywords: president harry s. truman, prime minister of israel david ben-gurion, forest fire, civil defense |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51040)
BRITISH HONOR KING FREDERICK OF DENMARK
ENGLAND – King Frederick of Denmark is installed as a Knight of the Garter, highest order in Britain’s chivalry, during colorful ceremonies at Windsor. Britain’s royal family takes part in pageantry.
JUMPIN’ JEEPS JOLT JOCKEYS OFF ROADING EXTREME
The 'Ridgerunners' take off for a Sunday outing in the wide open spaces, riding their jeeps up hill and down dale and through the muddy mire. Jeepers creepers, you never saw such goings on.
BEHIND THE SCENES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST DISEASE
In a medical research laboratory, the fight against disease is waged by the chemist, the bacteriologist and the biologist. Behind the scenes in the amazing battle to cure human ills.
TIMBER TOPPING THRILLS FOR THE HARDY LUMBERJACK
From timber topping to riding down a flume on a log, it’s all part of the thrills for the hardy woodsmen who bring out our big timber. Risky business, and plenty of excitement for the spectator.
VMI HONORS GENERAL GEORGE C. MARSHALL
Cadets of the Virginia Military Institute parade in tribute to one of the school’s famous graduates, General George C. Marshall, Secretary of Defense, who has served his country 50 years.
NEW YORK COPS PROVIDE PLAYGROUNDS TO UNDERPRIVILEGED KIDS
New York’s Police Athletic League has proved to be a wonderful 'PAL' to thousands of underprivileged kids, providing playgrounds, gyms and summer camps. Commissioner Murphy asks for our help.
DEPOT OVERHAULS TRUCKS AND PUTS THEM BACK TOGETHER
The Atlanta General Depot is a busy place overhauling hundreds of trucks, ranging from small jeeps to big prime movers. The war-damaged vehicles will be sent to nations in the Mutual Defense Assistance Program.
NEBRASKA HAILS OLD WEST
Marking the 75th anniversary of Camp Clarke, historic crossroads of the old west for wagon trains, the city stages a colorful celebration and parade.
TRIPLETS CONVENTION IS AN ABSOLUTE IDENTICAL EYE-FULL
The National Triplet convention brings together forty-one sets, ranging from one to seventeen, for a day in the sun. The cute threesomes find plenty of eats and plenty of fun.
TULIP TIME IN HOLLAND, MICHIGAN
Tulips by the thousands, the traditional scrubbing of the streets, and gay dances in the streets, mark the annual Tulip Festival. |
| keywords: king frederick of denmark, off road racing, lumberjack, vmi, general george c. marshall, triplets convention, tulips |
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