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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 (UE51042)
ARMY TESTS TO DETERMINED HOW UNDERGROUND FORTIFICATIONS SURVIVE
Spectacular scenes of Army’s explosion of 320,000 pounds of TNT in a test to determine how underground fortifications withstand direct hits. Intricate series of cables lead away from blast site, to measure the forces of destruction.
IWO JIMA HEROES IMMORTALIZED WITH A STATUE
A heroic size statue of the famed flag-raising on Iwo Jima in 1945 by six Marine heroes, three of whom were later killed in action, is being carved for location in Washington as a shrine to immortals.
BRITISH FILM MAGNATE J. ARTHUR RANK AND WIFE VISIT U.S.
The 'Queen Elizabeth' brings J. Arthur Rank and Mrs. Rank for a visit in this country. The British film executive was delayed twelve hours by fog.
PRIME MINISTER OF ISRAEL DAVID BEN-GURION AND WIFE VISITS WEST COAST
David Ben-Gurion, the Prime Minister of the infant Palestine republic, gets a warm welcome as he and his wife arrive on the Coast.
NATIONAL JUNIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT IN FULL SWING
Fancy swinging, clean misses, hooks and slices and sieges in the sandtrap are the lot of the youngsters competing in the National Pee Wee tournament. The winner cards a phenomenal '86' to win hands down.
FUN AT THE ST. LOUIS ZOO
The Chimps put on a comedy riot of laughs for the youngsters at the zoo, replete with rope-jumping, fancy swirls, and a midget motor for a spin around the arena.
BABY GIRAFFE THRILLS ONLOOKERS IN HAMBURG, GERMANY
In Hamburg, Germany, a Giraffe “blessed event” brings out the throngs to watch infant antics. |
| keywords: iwo jima memorial, prime minister of israel david ben-gurion, national junior golf tournament, baby giraffe |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51044)
MILITARY PLANES BOUND FOR THAILAND
The aircraft carrier 'Cape Esperance' takes the first consignment of navy and airforce planes to Thailand, under the Mutual Defense Assistance Program. Members of the crew are initiated into the oriental mysteries of the Thailand capital.
COLOR GIRL WALKS INTO NAVAL ACADEMY HISTORY
Beautiful Fredda Coupland officiates as the seventy-fifth color girl in Naval Academy’s history as she presents the standards to Midshipman Winnefeld, captain of the winning company.
CAPT. JAMES JABARA WORLD'S FIRST JET ACE ARRIVES HOME FROM KOREA
Captain James Jabara, world’s first jet ace arrives at Travis airforce base, after knocking down six Russian-made jets in air duels. He is welcomed by his wife and Airforce General Kelly.
STRAFING AN IMPORTANT TOOL FOR VICTORY IN KOREA
Marine and Airforce fighters range the skies and pour a hail of fire bombs, rockets and demolition charges on the enemy directly in front of the advancing allied troops. Every strategic installation in sight is blasted.
SLEIGHT OF HAND ANTICS AT MAGIC CONVENTION
The sleight of hand fraternity meets in New York to show what’s new in the world of magic and the results, to put it mildly are startling.
SOLO FLIER CROSSES POLE FROM NORWAY TO ALASKA
Captain Charles F. Blair swoops down to New York’s airport, after having crossed the pole from Norway to Alaska in ten hours and then coming on to New York in another nine.
PRIZE ROOKIE
Billy Joe Davidson of North Carolina sets a record as he signs to pitch for the Cleveland Indians.
BASEBALL NO HITTER FOR 17 YEAR OLD PITCHER
Al Lopez has a big smile for the 17-year old who pitched a no hitter in semi-pro competition.
INDIANAPOLIS 500 DRIVER SETS A NEW RECORD
Averaging one hundred and twenty six miles an hour, Lee Wallard becomes the first driver in history to better the four hour mark in the 500-mile Memorial Day classic, and wins handily. |
| keywords: capt. james jabara, jet ace, war, combat, korean war, magic convention, magicians, baseball, indianapolis 500 |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51046)
WEST POINT GRADUATION
Colorful scenes of the final parade and graduation exercises of 475 First Year Men at the Military Academy. Defense Secretary George C. Marshall and other officials are present for the spectacular ceremonies.
LAST RITES FOR ARCHBISOP OF PHILADELPHIA
Last rites of the church for Dennis Cardinal Dougherty, Archbishop of Philadelphia and senior prelate of the Catholic Church in the U.S. – High church dignitaries from all over U.S. attend solemn ceremony.
NEW WORLD RECORD SET ON THE SEE-SAW
Two students at the College of the Pacific set a new world’s mark of 100 hours on the teeter-board. Schoolmates cheer as two undergrads have plenty of ups and downs for Alma Mater.
POPE PIUS XII LEADS BEATIFICATION RITES FOR POPE PIUS X
At St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Pius XII leads thousands of pilgrims in beatification rites for Pope Pius X. Ecclesiastics of almost every order gather to witness the solemn ritual.
WATER SKIERS IN A WATER BORNE SHOW OFF
On Lake Washington, members of the water-ski set out to sea on their narrow staves, for plenty of splashes and plenty of laughs. The clowns are in rare form!
LONDON HAILS MARGARET TRUMAN DAUGHTER OF PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN
Margaret Truman wins many friends in England with her quiet charm and gracious smile. Thousands flock to catch glimpse of President’s daughter as she visits the Festival of Britain.
11th ANNUAL ROSE PARADE
An enthusiastic throng witnesses the city’s 11th annual Rose Parade, replete with drum majorettes, fancy floats and even doll carriages that are positively doggy. |
| keywords: west point graduation ceremony, see-saw, teeter-totter, water skiing, margaret truman, 11th annual rose parade |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51047)
U.N. VETERANS RETURN FROM THE CONFLICT IN KOREA
Americans, Dutchmen and Greeks – allies all in Korea return home from the fighting front. The Carrier 'Philippine Sea' brings back navy fliers and others for a touching reunion with loved ones at San Francisco. To the Netherlands comes crew members of Dutch destroyer which aided United Nations fleet in Korean waters. Athens, Greece, is the scene of dramatic homecoming for heroic Greek soldiers wounded in battle.
PRINCESS ELIZABETH REVIEWS BRITISH TROOPS
Princess Elizabeth as Colonel in Chief of the Grenadier Guards, takes her ailing father’s place as reviewing officer for the colorful ceremony of Trooping the Colours. All the glittering pageant and pomp of Empire.
GERMAN BOXING CHAMP MAKES SHORT WORK OF ITALIAN CONTENDER
In Hamburg, German champ Conny Rux makes short work of his outclassed Italian contender, Giorgio Milan. After several knockdowns, Rux tags his opponent on the kisser – for keeps.
DARING RIVERMEN BREAK UP A BILLION DOLLAR LOG JAM
In Quebec bush country, daring rivermen risk their lives breaking up biggest log jam. Dynamite is used to free the river of logs on its way to pulp mill and newsprint all over the world.
ROUND-UP TIME IN CALIFORNIAN RODEO
The 34th annual Livermore Rodeo is replete with bucking broncos and rampaging Brahma bulls. And it’s the cowboy, as always, who takes it on the chin – or the lam. There are plenty of close brushes with disaster.
PORTLAND'S ROSE FESTIVAL AND GALA PARADE OF FLOATS
400,000 thrilled onlookers see gala float parade marking Portland’s annual salute to the Roses. Pretty girls add to the picture of colorful charm. |
| Keywords: korean war veterans, princess elizabeth, boxing, log jam, rodeo, portland rose festival and parade |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51048)
PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN ASKS FOR STRICT CURBS TO HELP HALT INFLATION
President Truman takes his fight against inflation to the people. In a special address, the Chief Executive asks for strict controls to help halt the spiral of inflation.
FRENCH SMASH NEW INDO-CHINA COMMUNIST OFFENSIVE
Dramatic battle scenes from embattled Indo-China where the French and loyal native troops have smashed a new communist offensive. Paratroopers drop down to also join in the attack.
CIRCUS ACROBATS PERFORM ON THE EIFFEL TOWER
Spine-tingling daring stop the Eiffel Tower. Celebrating Paris’ 200th anniversary, trio of circus acrobats stage death defying stunts hundreds of feet above the Seine.
WORLD WAR II DISABLE VETERANS REACH OUT TO COMRADES OF THE KOREAN CONFLICT
Two disabled veterans of World War II, in Washington to show Korean wounded that recovery with artificial limbs can be attained, show President Harry S. Truman how adept they are despite their handicaps.
SPORTS CARS IN LONG ISLAND CUP RACE
Speed and suspense during the 100-mile speed classic in Suffolk County. Hay bales pack turns where skidding autos peril watching spectators. Tommy Cole of London repeats 1950 victory.
DOG ADOPTS BABY SQUIRREL IN GERMANY
'Bimbo', a tiny squirrel with a big appetite, has been adopted by a dachshund, much to the delight of the neighborhood kids. All is fine until a flea deserts dog for squirrel.
GENERAL MACARTHUR RESPONDS TO THOSE WHO CALL HIM A WARMONGER
General Douglas MacArthur ends weeks of silence with blistering attack on those who call him a warmonger. Huge throng in Austin, Texas hear former Pacific commander outline his aims and hopes. |
| keywords: president harry s. truman, inflation, indo-china, eiffel tower, disabled veterans, general douglas macarthur |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51050)
MILITARY DRAFT AGE LOWERED TO 18
President Harry S. Truman signs into law a new bill lowering the draft age to age 18 and establishing the basis for U.M.T. – Universal Military Training. Defense Secretary George C. Marshall praises the new law as strengthening America’s hand in the fight for peace.
17 COMMIE LEADERS ARRESTED IN NEW YORK
Red Roundup! Close on heels of sentencing of other communist leaders, the FBI moves quickly and seizes seventeen Red leaders for arraignment under the Smith Act outlawing advocacy of overthrow of U.S. Women party leaders are in group.
AMERICA CELEBRATES 175 YEARS OF FREEDOM
On the 175 th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Chief Justice Vinson as head of a bi-partisan commission to celebrate the event, urges its nation-wide observance.
'FRANCIS' THE TALKING MULE GETS AN HONORARY DEGREE
Francis the talking mule drops in from Hollywood to receive an honorary degree “Doctor of Muleosophy” from Goodwill Industries. The film star finds a carrot in the diploma.
GENERAL DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER MEETS WITH ATLANTIC PACT COMMANDERS
General Dwight Eisenhower holds his first full dress conference with his Atlantic Pact commanders, including his deputy, Viscount Montgomery. Top military brains join in the task of defense.
MR. AMERICA CONTEST AND THE NATIONAL WEIGHT LIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS
The National Weight-Lifting championships are followed by the Mr. America Contest. Muscle and male manliness on parade, with a California giant getting the Mr. America title.
PRESIDENT GALLA PLAZA LASSO OF ECUADOR VISITS U.S.
President Galla Plaza Lasso of Ecuador, who attended universities in the U.S., returns as a good friend and good neighbor. President Harry S. Truman greets him at airport for triumphal ride through the Capital.
BOAT RACE IN COLORADO RAPIDS
On the rampaging Arkansas River, daring boatsmen brave the raging rapids in a colorful classic. Kayaks and rubber rafts plunge through the white water, with many an upset in sight. |
| keywords: military draft, communist leaders, declaration of independence, francis the talking mule, mr. america |
| Newsreel Titles Listed By Year Available For Order Over The Phone: 800 - 921 - 2804 |
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