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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 (UE51071)
NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR THOMAS E. DEWEY RETURNS FROM FAR EAST TOUR
Governor Dewey returns after a two-month tour of the Far East and issues a stern warning that firm policy in Asia must be adopted if world war three is to be avoided.
GLOBE SHAPED HOUSING IN MILAN, ITALY
In Milan the housing shortage is tackled with global shaped dwellings. They are about 26 feet in diameter and the tenants say they are molto bene.
HELICOPTER LANDS ON HOSPITAL SHIP
Landing as lightly as a feather on the Hospital Ship Consolation, a helicopter transfers a wounded man to the mercy ship in record time.
SERVICE FOOTBALL
Coach Red Blaik fields an almost brand new squad for football training and begins a reconstruction job. At Annapolis Eddie Erdelatz has a somewhat easier job with a promising lineup.
GYMNASTS PUT ON A DAZZLING SHOW IN GERMANY
Star gymnasts of Germany and Switzerland put on a breathtaking performance on the horse, parallel and horizontal bars.
HOT ROD RACES ON THE BONNEVILEE SALT FLATS
They come from all parts of the country to compete on the Salt Flats of Bonneville. They’re all sizes and shapes but they have one thing in common they’re all fast. Bill Jones of Denver sets a record of 215 miles an hour in his streamlined job.
AUTO CLASSIC
Bill Faulkner, for the second time in a row wins the 200-mile Big Car Race with a speed of 91.3 miles an hour. |
| keywords: new york state govenor thomas e. dewey, hospital ship, gymnastics, gymnasts, hot rod racing |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51072)
PEACE TREATY HALT COMMUNIST ATTEMPT TO BLOCK JAPANESE PACT AT SAN FRANCISCO
Big news from the Japanese Peace Conference at the Civic Center in San Francisco is the unified action by 48 of the Pacific War allies to block the Soviet attempt to delay the pact signing. John Foster Dulles, architect of the humanitarian treaty, and State Secretary Dean Acheson, lead the free world forces in setting up stiff procedural rules. President Harry S. Truman addresses the opening session, telling the world that those nations that want peace will speedily sign the pact.
ICE CAPADES SHOW BRINGS A DAZZLING EXHIBITION OF SKATING
The 12th edition of the Ice Capades goes to press before an enthusiastic audience. With lovely Donna Atwood and graceful Bobby Specht as co-stars of the glittering spectacle, and amusing antics by the clowns, the Ice Capades proves a dazzling exhibition of skill and grace in a fresh-frozen setting.
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| keywords: japanese peace conference, president harry s. truman, the ice capades, ice skating, ice skaters |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51073)
ALLIES BRACE FOR NEW RED ASSAULT IN KOREA
Despite Pacific peace treaties and truce negotiations, the United Nations allies brace for new communist offensives in Korea. Foot-soldiers slog through flood-swollen streams to prepare defensive positions, while in the air, big bombers roar out to blast enemy installations close to the Russian border.
TREASURY SECRETARY JOHN SNYDER OPENS BOND DRIVE
Treasury Secretary John Snyder arrives to spark opening of nation’s greatest bond drive since the war. Organized labor stages a mammoth float parade in connection with opening.
COMMUNIST WORLD YOUTH FESTIVAL ENDS
Hundreds of German youngsters, homeward bound from the Communist World Youth Festival in Berlin, present a sorry sight as they file through Helmstedt before returning to their homes in West Germany.
SPECTACULAR OIL FIRE IN ENGLAND
Britain’s biggest peacetime oil fire ever – 12,000,000 gallons going up in smoke at Avonsmouth – presents a spectacular sight, and a dangerous one, as firemen fight the stubborn oil blaze through the night.
48 NATIONS SIGN JAPANESE TREATY ENDING THE PACIFIC WAR
The Pacific War comes to an official end, six years after, as forty-eight nations sign a peace treaty with Japan. Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko and his communist stooges walk out after taking a parliamentary beating from the allies. |
| keywords: war, combat, korean war, treasury secretary john snyder, communist world youth festival, oil fire |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51075)
NATO MEMBERS MEET
Twelve members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization meet to discuss vital questions affecting defense against aggression. Re-arming of Italy and admission of Greece and Turkey to N.A.T.O. are also matters to be decided as West girds against Communist threats.
PROBE LAUNCHED TO DETERMINE VALIDITY OF RED CHARGES
Red charges of U.N. attacks on truce site bring inspectors from both sides to probe evidence to support charges. General Matthew B. Ridgway has admitted one violation in latest note to Reds demanding truce renewal.
SIR DENYS LOWSON LORD MAYOR OF LONDON VISITS WILLIAMSBURG
This shrine of Colonial greatness rolls out the red carpet for Sir Denys Lowson, Lord Mayor of London. Re-enacting procession of early days, mayors and wives join the honor guest in colorful ceremony.
CONSTITUTION AND DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE SEALED IN GLASS CASE
This nation’s two most priceless documents, the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, are sealed in a special helium-filled glass to preserve them for all time.
ARMY TESTS NEW DESERT UNIFORMS
Imperial Valley is setting for tests of new Army desert combat garb, during which volunteers model cool new outfits with temperature hitting 160 degrees, and a sandstorm going on.
OREGON WILD WEST JAMBOREE
Action and thrills during Oregon’s great Wild West jamboree, with broncho-riding, bull-dogging and other thrills.
BULLFIGHTING IN PORTUGAL
Rafael Santa Cruz of Peru makes Portugal debut with mixed results. Fans applaud Rafael’s style but groan when bull tosses him three times.
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| keywords: nato, n.a.t.o., sir denys lowson, u.s. constitution, declaration of independence, wild west jamboree, bullfighting |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51076)
NEW SOUTH KOREAN ARMY IN TRAINING
A new South Korean army, the 9th Army, undergoes rigorous training for battle. South Korean Premier Syngman Rhee and General James A. Van Fleet inspect the proud youngsters who have joined their country’s fighting ranks in the battle against Red tyranny.
HOLLYWOOD INDUSTRY COUNCIL RE-AFFIRMS STANDS AGAINST RED SUBVERSIVES
With the House Of Un-American Activities Committee in Hollywood quizzing suspected Reds, the Industry Council again affirms the stand of the film industry against subversives.
BRITISH STATESMAN WINSTON CHURCHILL GOES SWIMMING
A famous British statesman, who leads his Conservative party in new British elections soon, takes a swim at the famed Lido. The cameramen focuses his long-lens camera on the World War II leader.
PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN RECEIVES CAKE ON SIXTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.N.
The President receives a cake from the film division of the U.N. Nations Day Citizens Committee, on the forthcoming sixth anniversary of the United Nations, and expresses his thanks with some folksy talk.
AN ANCIENT ITALIAN SPORT CALLED 'QUINTANA'
Spectators and competitors alike dress in handsome Medieval costumes for a “Quintana,” a thrilling sport in which hard-riding cavaliers try to “grab” an iron ring with their lances.
FAMBOROUGH MILITARY AIR SHOW IN BRITAIN
New model jet fighters and bombers are paraded during a spectacular air show at Farnborough. New Hawker Hurricane jet claims unofficial speed mark, and new four-jet bomber, the 'Valient' performs for huge crown assembled. |
| keywords: house of unamerican activities, mccarthyism, hollywood blacklist president harry s. truman, famborough air show |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51077)
U.N. PLANES BLAST REDS AS KOREA PEACE TALKS STALL
With truce negotiations still stalled, Red build-ups provide our Air Force Mustangs with plenty of targets to clobber. Thrilling gun camera films show enemy towns and transportation hammered with machine guns and rockets.
FOREST FIRES RAGE IN WASHINGTON STATE
Scores of homes and two saw mills are destroyed by fire, as villagers flee for their lives and hundreds of firefighters battle the stubborn forest blaze casting pall of smoke over wide area.
THE LATE JAZZ SINGER AL JOLSON IS HONORED
Hillside Memorial Park is scene of impressive ceremony honoring the late Jazz Singer, Al Jolson. His widow and young son attend services at new shrine for the beloved entertainer.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR IN GREECE
King Paul and Queen Fredericka preside at opening of first International Trade Fair at Thessaloniki since before the war. Greek products and American ECA manufactures highlight the fair.
LUCKY LUCY AND HER LADY DAREDEVIL DRIVERS
Lucky Lucy and her lady daredevil drivers steal the show at the N.J. State Fair, with a hair raising assortment of death-defying tricks and stunts behind the wheel.
PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN RUMAN MEETS PREMIER OF ITALY ALCIDE DE GASPERI
President Truman greets the Italian Premier and Foreign Minister, here for brief visit following NATO parley in Ottawa. Dr. DeGasperi lays a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
ALLENTOWN PAYS TRIBUTE TO GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR AND FAMILY
General Douglas MacArthur, his wife and son, receive a tremendous ovation as they arrive in Allentown to attend the opening of the fair.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Georgia Tech 21
S.M.U. 7
In thrilling upset on first game of season, the Georgia Tech Engineers ride herd on the Southern Methodist Mustangs. |
| Keywords: war, combat, korean war, forest fire, international trade fair, president harry s. turman, general douglas macarthur |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51078)
SOUTH KOREAN TROOPS DO THEIR PART ON THE FRONT
Taking their part in the bitter fighting along the Eastern front, ROK troops prove their battle efficiency against Red forces dug in on hilltop positions. Behind the lines, General James A. Van Fleet awards the Silver Star medal for heroism to AP Correspondent John Randolph. To San Francisco come ROK officers for training in this country. President Harry S. Truman makes them welcome with a brief speech.
A GIFT FROM ITALY TO AMERICA
Four heroic equestrian statues, gifts of the Italian people to the U.S., are dedicated by President Harry S. Truman and Premier of Italy Alcide De Gasperi. A striking addition to the beauties of our Capital.
NEW SWIMSUIT FASHIONS
The latest in styles for beach beauties are alluringly displayed by a bevy of beauties, as Cole comes up with enchanting new numbers designed to please the ladies, and the men, too.
X-RAY PROGRAM BEGINS
The Variety Clubs launch their annual mass X-Ray program at the Hotel Astor. Motion picture executives lead off, and the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital of Saranac plans to conduct similar programs elsewhere.
PENNSYLVANIA WEEK BEGINS
Governor Fine proclaims Pennsylvania Week and urges all citizens of the Keystone State to take part in yearly observance designed to make a better Pennsylvania.
SWIMMER FLORENCE CHADWICK RETURNS HOME
Florence Chadwick, the daring swimmer who conquered the English Channel both ways, is welcomed home by the outstanding bathing beauties of her home-town. Mother and Father Chadwick are also on hand.
NEW YORK RODEO FANS JAM MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
Big City fans jam Madison Square Garden for a touch of the Wild West, to see the cowboy champs in action against broncho and bull.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Washington 58
Montana 7
The Washington “Huskies” make a run-away of their first football game, swamping the Montana “Grizzlies” by a score of 58-7. |
| keywords: south korean army, rok, swimsuit fashions, english channel swimmer, rodeo, college football |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51080)
BASEBALL NEW YORK GIANTS BEAT THE BROOKLYN DODGERS FOR PENNANT
Baseball’s Miracle Team of 1951, the stretch-running N.Y. Giants, come from behind in a dramatic ninth inning drive to beat the Dodgers in the final game of the pennant play-off. Bobby Thomson’s three-run home run off Ralph Branca turns the tide and the Giants earn the right to battle the Yankees for the World Series crown.
NEW YORK GIANTS WIN BASEBALL WORLD SERIES OPENER
At Yankee Stadium, in the first game of the 48th World Series, Leo Durocher’s 'Cinderella' team does it again. Another home run, this time Alvin Dark’s in the sixth with two on, wraps it up for the Polo Grounders, who defeat the favored New York Yankees 5 to 1. Monte Irvin’s dramatic steal of thome against Reynolds in the first inning is another highlight of a thrilling game.
LOOK MAGAZINE LOOKS AT MOVIETIME U.S.A.
Celebrating the 50 Anniversary of the first motion picture theatre, Hollywood star George Murphy visits Look Magazine publisher Gardner Cowles who produces a five-star edition featuring Movietime U.S.A. Screen star and publisher join hands to point out the excellent new pictures already on your screen, and the new 'hits' in the works. |
| keywords: baseball, pennant race, new york giants, brooklyn dodgers, new york yankees, look magazine |
| Newsreel Titles Listed By Year Available For Order Over The Phone: 800 - 921 - 2804 |
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