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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 (UE51051)
SOVIET DELEGATE PROPOSES PEACE TALKS FOR KOREA
Soviet Delegate Jacob Malik, in a surprise speech, says that the conflict in Korea can be settled and asks for cease-fire negotiations among the belligerents. He expresses confidence that a settlement can be reached, with both sides withdrawing from thirty-eighth parallel.
PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN LEAVES DOOR OPEN FOR KOREAN TRUCE TALKS
Speaking at a dedication ceremony for the new Air Force Research Center, named for the late General Arnold, President Truman challenges the Kremlin to drop its plan of world conquest and join in a real settlement. He thus leaves the door open in reply to Russia’s peace feelers, in Korea.
WORLDS LONGEST OCEAN LINER IS LAUNCHED
The world’s longest liner is floated out of her graving dock after being christened by Mrs. Tom Connally. The new ocean liner 'United States', though lighter than the 'Queens', is longer and faster.
KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION IN MUNICH, GERMANY
Cute children of American soldiers are all dressed up for their graduation from kindergarten. Winsome youngsters trying to be very grown up provide a good hearty chuckle.
KOREAN HEROES HONORED WITH MEDAL OF HONOR
General Omar Bradley presents the nation’s highest award, the Medal of Honor, to families of American fighting men who died in Korea, fighting to preserve Democracy 'over and beyond the call of duty'.
CALIFORNIA RODEO
Bucking bronchos and rampaging Brahma steers enliven the proceedings at the 36th annual California Rodeo. A modern Lady Godiva rides in the parade, but the cowboys steal the show with their usual breath-taking tosses into the dust.
EPISCOPALIANS CELEBRATE THE BIRTHDAY OF DETROIT
Marking the 250th Birthday of Detroit, Episcopalians from all over Michigan gather at a huge outdoor altar for impressive corporate worship services. Bishop Emrich delivers the sermon.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51052)
GENERAL MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY SAYS REDS HAVE NO CHANCE
After a year of see-saw fighting in Korea, General Matthew B. Ridgway calls the Chinese Red objective of ousting U.N. forces from the peninsula, a hopeless one.
AMBASSADOR ERIC JOHNSON RECEIVES AN AWARD
After receiving an award from the Council of Christians and Jews, Ambassador Eric Johnston says it’s up to Americans in their daily lives to prove the real meaning of equality and opportunity in our Democracy.
BUILDING A HOUSE IN ONLY 3 HOURS AND 5 MINUTES!
A house in three hours and five minutes. That’s what men can do when they put their minds to it. It rises before your eyes as workmen race for a record.
WILLINGLY A HUMAN DART TARGET - ONLY IN FRANCE
Searah Bey offers himself as a human pin cushion as scores of darts are thrown at various parts of his body. Doesn’t mind it a bit and says he’d face a sewing machine.
UNDER WATER PIPE LINE IS LAID
Blasting a channel in the solid rock bed of Broad River, engineers lay an under water link for the oil and gas fields of Louisiana and the eastern seaboard.
BOXER SUGAR RAY ROBINSON BERLIN BOUT CALLED 'NO DECISION'
After Sugar Ray Robinson fells his German opponent Gerhardt Hecht, twice, irate Berliners claim foul. Later the contest is called no 'decision' |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51053)
PEACE IN KOREA?
The free world anxiously awaits the outcome of startling new peace moves now pending between the United Nations forces and the Communists. In Tokyo, General Matthew B. Ridgway receives the Communist reply suggesting Kaesong as a meeting place for truce talks. But the scars of war will remain long in South Korea, and U.N. troops are on the alert to forestall any Red skullduggery.
CIVIL DEFENSE SCHOOL OPENS
The only school of its kind in the nation – the New York State Civil Defense Rescue Service School – opens with volunteers learning training vital in case of atomic attack.
TONY CURTIS AND PIPER LAURIE FILM PREMIERE IN DETROIT
The curtain rises on an exciting adventure story as Detroit turns on its brightest lights to celebrate the world premiere of 'The Prince Who Was A Thief' with Tony Curtis and Piper Laurie.
50 PASSENGERS PERISH IN COLORADO PLANE CRASH
Tragic scenes of disaster in the Rocky Mountains where a huge airliner crashed groping its way toward Denver. Fifty persons died in the flaming wreckage of the lost plane.
A NEW ROSE IS NAMED
A new rose named after him is the honor awaiting Universal’s popular District Manager Barney Rose arriving from San Francisco. Rose Queen Gloria selects the new rose called “Barney Rose.”
NEW AUSTRIAN PRESIDENT TAKES THE OATH OF OFFICE
Exclusive scenes from the Austrian capital, as Dr. Theodor Koerner takes the oath of office and receives a pledge of support from Pariament. Then the new President inspects a guard of honor.
A NEW SPORTING THRILL CALLED 'SAND-PLANNING'
Popular and speedy new sporting thrill along the Atlantic is 'Sand-Planning', a combination of winter sledding and summer aqua-planning. Plenty of thrills and spills.
RAGING FOREST FIRE IN NEW MEXICO
Dramatic scenes from the fire front in Gila National Forest, where forest rangers and soldiers battle stubborn woodland blaze. Planes drop supplies to fighters.
DARE-DEVILS ON WHEELS MEANS STUNTS GALORE
When the Hollywood Hell Drivers hit town, look out! The free-wheeling whizzards put on a red-hot demonstration of how to wreck a car and get away alive. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51055)
GAS BLAST ROCKS NEWARK AS 70 PROPANE GAS TANKS EXPLODE
Dramatic films of the $5,000,000 blast that rocks Newark and jars the entire bay region of New York. Seventy propane gas tanks are blasted and smoke and flame rise hundreds of feet in air. Far into the night, firemen battle to keep the blaze from spreading.
DOUGLAS 'SKYROCKET' PLANE BREAKS RECORDS
First pictures of the record shattering Douglas 'Skyrocket' plane that flew more than 1,000 miles per hour at 63,000 feet. The 'Skyrocket' is released from B-29 'Mother plane' for record flight.
KOREA HERO GETS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
Col. Paul L. Freeman receives the D.S.C. for heroism leading his combat team in action in Korea. Army Secretary Frank C. Pace presents award to soldier who will serve as film consultant.
PUERTO RICO HAS A BUMPER SUGAR CROP
1051 is a bonanza year for Puerto Rico sugar. A helicopter takes us for an inspection trip in the fields, and huge refineries where the bumper crop is processed into sugar.
BIGGEST SQUARE DANCE IS A SIGHT TO SEE
Highlight of the Central City Festival in Colorado is a giant Square Dance in which more than 3,000 merrymakers join in the fun.
TIMBER AND LUMBERJACK CARNIVAL
Log rolling, sawing contests and high-flying tree climb feature the annual woodsmens’ carnival. Never-ending thrills for 40,000 spectators, who see some splashes, bouts with fatigue and precipitous plunges from tall trees.
ALL-ENGLAND TENNIS AT WIMBLEDON
Dick Savitt of Orange, N.J., wins the finals of the All-England tourney, defeating Australia’s Ken MacGregor in straight sets, six-four all the way. Savitt’s brilliant victory bolsters U.S. hopes for Davis Cup come-back. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51056)
U.N. ENVOYS ARRIVE AT KOREA CEASE-FIRE PARLEY
Late film just in from Korea shows United Nations envoys beginning the historic meeting at Kaesong with Communist Truce Officers. Snag over newsmen who were barred by the Reds delays continuing truce conclave, but U.N. officials appear hopeful of an early cease fire.
NEW YORK HOSTS SHRINERS CONVENTION
The Big Town extends its biggest welcome to 100,000 visiting Nobles of the Shrine, here for their annual get-together. Thousands turn out to greet the visitors and to enjoy their precision marching, plus their amusing antics, in colorful parade.
NATS WIN ALL-STAR GAME
Briggs Stadium and highlights of the 1951 All-Star baseball classic, with National League home runs providing the edge in the 18th revival of the mid-season thriller. Homers by Musial, Elliott, Kiner and Hodges give the Nats an 8-3 victory, the second straight win for the underdogs.
VOLENTEE FIREFIGHTERS TAKE TO THE BATTLE OF THE HOSE
When two rival volunteer fire departments stage a high-pressure free-for-all with their fire hose, Main Street resembles the beach at high tide. The hose “snakes” loose at one point, dousing the spectators as well as the Vamps.
HAM AND EGGS IS A PETALUMA SPECIALTY
Petaluma, California, the 'Egg Capital of the World' cooks up a short-order method of telling the world! A huge outdoor grille does a land-office business cooking Hams and Eggs for hundreds of satisfied holiday-mood participants. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51057)
KANSAS CITY BARELY SURVIVES ITS ORDEAL BY FIRE AND FLOOD
This flooded and fir-stricken city plans for re-building and rejuvenation after days of terror. Burning oil tanks added fuel to the flames of terror of rampaging flood waters that inundated large areas of the city. In other Midwest cities, swirling floods take terrible toll. The damage in Kansas and Missouri runs close to the Billion Dollar Mark.
KOREA TRUCE TALKS RESUMED AFTER REDS BOW TO ULTIMATUM
Bowing to General Matthew B. Ridgway’s demands that Kaesong be cleared of all armed troops and that UN newsmen be allowed to attend truce parleys, the cease-fire talks get underway once again. Hopes of speedy truce rise as new talks begin. Meanwhile, patrol action along the front goes on. The war is not over yet.
THE FIRST MILLIONAIRE THOROUGHBRED HORSE IN HISTORY
'Citation', Calumet Farms’ wonder horse, races down the stretch for a four-length victory in the Hollywood Gold Cup Handicap, to boost his lifetime earnings over the million dollar mark. First thoroughbred millionaire in history.
RUNNING WITH THE BULLS IN PAMPLONA, SPAIN
It’s a wild melee when young bloods of town chase wild bulls through the streets, and are chased (and knocked down) in turn. It’s an annual event that takes an amusing turn when the scramble winds up at the local bull ring. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51058)
PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN INSPECTS MISSOURI FLOOD DAMAGE
Flying in his plane 'The Independence', President Harry S. Truman gets a first-hand look at the terrible flood damage in the Midwest. Having already signed a $25,000,000 flood rehabilitation bill, Mr. Truman knows that relief is on its way to cities, farms and industrial areas hard hit by the rampaging flood waters – worst in the area’s history.
NEW KING IS CROWNED IN BELGIUM
Scenes of royal pageantry unfold for the abdication of King Leopold, and the coronation of his son, Prince Baudouin, as new leader of the Belgians. Colorful scenes of triumphal parade to Parliament, where the 20-year old monarch takes the oath.
NEW YORK GOODWILL ENVOY SAILS FOR ENGLAND
Aboard the liner 'Queen Mary', Mayor Impellitteri hands three friendship scrolls to Walter Shirley, N.Y. Commerce Commissioner, who sails as city’s goodwill ambassador to Festival of Britain.
GREEK IMMIGRANTS SHARE THEIR JOY OF FREEDOM WITH WORLD
Dramatic scene of joy and freedom as 32 Greek immigrants, newly arrived, touch their first American soil at Bedloe’s Island, home of 'Miss Liberty'. In their heart-felt joy they kneel down to kiss the earth.
FABULOUS FUR FASHIONS IN NEW YORK
Pretty models and fabulous furs in a Big Town setting. In a style parade presented by Variety Clubs International, Milady gets an alluring glimpse of what may be around the corner for Christmas.
RECLAMATION PROJECT FOR CALIFORNIA'S CENTRAL VALLEY REGION
A new future for California’s Central Valley region is seen in enormous scale model of huge reclamation project taking in the Shasta and Friant dams. Pretty models lend glamour to intricate model.
BOXER 'JERSEY JOE' WALCOTT WINS TITLE
It was a long-hard road to the heavyweight title for Jersey Joe Walcott, but he finally made it, in his third meeting with the champ, Ezzard Charles.
BULL FIGHTING IN SPAIN
Action, suspense and excitement in the bull ring, where on Matador taunts El Toro in dismal defeat, but where a second comes to grief on the horns of a dilemma.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51059)
U.S. SEEKS IRAN SETTLEMENT BETWEEN IT AND GREAT BRITAIN
The arrival of U.S. global trouble-shooter Harriman stirs hopes for peaceful settlement of the Iranian oil crisis. Despite Communist threats and agitation, Harriman is believed near accord on basic troubles between Iran and Great Britain.
MARINES DEMONSTRATE NEW AMPHIBIOUS TACTICS
Marines demonstrate new tactics of amphibious warfare at Camp Pendleton, California. Helicopters land entire platoon of troops in new techniques designed to offset threat of atomic retaliation.
HOLLYWOOD PREMIERE OF THE FILM 'BRIGHT VICTORY'
Gala scenes in Filmdom as thousands turn out to see the stars at premiere of U-I’s great new bid for Academy honors, 'Bright Victory'.
ADMIRAL FORREST SHERMAN DIES ON MISSION
Here are late films of Admiral Forrest Sherman, Navy’s Chief of Staff, who died in Italy shortly after reaching accord with Generalísimo Francisco Franco on greater military liaison between Spain and the U.S.
BOXER 'JERSEY JOE' WALCOTT HAILED NEW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION
The new world’s heavyweight champ, Jersey Joe Walcott, receives a triumphant welcome when he returns home following his victory over Ezzard Charles in Pittsburgh.
TORNADO RIPS MINNESOTA
Havoc and devastation follows in wake of freak twister that leveled homes, uprooted trees and smashed scores of Air Force planes at big airport. Hundreds are homeless and damage runs high.
ELECTRIC SCOREBOARD USED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN BOXING
A big 'first' in boxing is scored during fight between Harry Matthews and Dutch Culbertson. An electric scoreboard keeps the fans informed of bout progress, round by round.
AUTO SPEED RECORDS IN BONNEVILLE FLATS, UTAH
Last race for Ab Jenkins, 68, and his famed 'Mormon Meteor'. Ab chalks up 24 new speed marks before his racer catches afire, forcing Jenkins to jump for his life. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51060)
KOREA CEASE-FIRE NEARS
Hopes for a quick armistice in Korea are seen as cease-fire talks are placed on agenda of new truce talks at Kaesong. Meanwhile, in Washington, Defense Secretary George C. Marshall says the U.N. aim is to insure a peaceful settlement and provide for a unified Korea.
NEW HOME FOR S.H.A.P.E HEADQUARTERS
New headquarters for General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Atlantic Pact armies are dedicated outside Paris. President Auriol of France attends ceremony during which 'Ike' takes title to headquarters from which defense of Western Europe is planned.
PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN GREETS YOUTH GROUP
President Harry S. Truman speaks to visiting members of 'Boys’ Nation', civic-minded youngsters in Legion-backed group. Mr. Truman talks on the basic facts of democratic government.
GENERAL MACARTHUR VISITS BOSTON
Scenes reminiscent of his triumphant visit to other U.S. cities unfold in Boston, with hundreds of thousand on hand to cheer General MacArthur as he arrives for State House address.
TOKYO PYROTECHNICS
In the best U.S. July Fourth tradition, countless thousands of spectators jam vantage points along river to see colorful fireworks display.
ROLLER-HOCKEY PROVIDES THRILLS IN SPAIN
Free-wheeling version of ice hockey proves thrilling sport for Barcelona rooters, who go wild when Spanish team edges out Portuguese champs in scoring duel.
TUG-O-WAR FUN FOR NAVAL RESERVE STUDENT OFFICERS
It’s heave-ho and a dunking for the losers when Navy Reserve student-officers engage in old-fashioned tug-o-war along the beach.
RED CROSS APPEAL FOR FLOOD VICTIMS
A message from the Red Cross. |
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