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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 (UE51082)
PRINCESS ELIZABETH AND DUKE PHILLIP VISIT CANADA
All Canada turns out to welcome Princess Elizabeth and her consort, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Throngs cheer her and dignitaries welcome her at historic Quebec, the first stop on her ten-thousand-mile tour of the Dominion.
20 PASSENGERS PERISH IN AUSTRIAN TRAIN WRECK
The Vienna-Rome Express crashes into a freight train at high speed, killing 20 and injuring many others – the greatest train disaster in Austrian railroad history.
EQUESTRIAN TRYOUTS FOR THE 1952 OLYMPICS
Since the U.S. Calvary has been dismounted, civilians take over the job of picking a team for the 1952 Olympics. Thirteen of the country’s top riders and 25 horses give a demonstration of the nation’s best.
NEW YORK YANKEES WIN BASEBALL WORLD SERIES
For the third time the New York Yankees gain the championship against a fighting New York Giants team, by winning the fith and sixth games. The sixth is really a thriller right down to the last out.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
USC 20
Washington U 13
A last ditch pass to Cosimo Cutri is good for 57 yards and gives the Trojans a 20-13 victory over the favored Huskies in a tightly played and thrill packed game. |
| keywords: princess elizabeth, duke phillip, austrian train wreck, equestrian tryouts, baseball, world series, new york yankees |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51083)
PREMIER MOHAMMED MOSSADEGH STATES IRAN’S CASE
Appearing before the U.N. Security Council assembled to iron out the ticklish Iranian oil crisis, Premier Mossadegh, Iran’s ailing premier, tells the world body that it has no jurisdiction in the case and lays the blame squarely upon Great Britain.
PRINCESS ELIZABETH AND DUKE PHILLIP VISIT NIAGARA FALLS
After being cheered by countless thousands along their goodwill route, Princess Elizabeth and her consort, Duke Phillip, visit Niagara Falls and don raincoats for the trip down below the famous falls.
AMERICAN LEGION PARADE IN MIAMI BEACH
With all the color and gaiety at their command, members of the American Legion enliven the resort town with a colorful parade of floats, hijinks and pretty girls.
GRUESOME WRECKAGE IN THE WAKE OF AUSTRIAN TRAIN DISASTER
Scenes of gruesome wreckage unfold in wake of wreck of speeding express that plowed into rear of freight train. Twenty were killed and scores injured in the ghastly disaster.
KINER-CHAFFEE WEDDING
Ralph Kiner, home-run king of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and pretty Nancy Chaffee of National Tennis fame, are a twosome following nuptials attended by famous names in the world of sports.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
S.M.U. 27
Notre Dame 20
Big upset of the week at South Bend. Behind the amazing aerial artistry of Fred Benners, the Southern Methodist Mustangs score thrilling 27-20 upset over the Fighting Irish.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Princeton 13
Penn 7
At Franklin Field, Philadelphia, the Princeton tigers claw the U. of Penn gridders, 13-7. Dick Kazmaier tosses several amazing aerials to get the red-hot Tigers going. |
| keywords: princess elizabeth, duke phillip, niagara falls, american legion, baseball, ralph kiner, tennis, nancy chaffee |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51084)
SENATOR ROBERT TAFT THROWN HAT INTO GOP RING
Senator Robert Taft, “Mr. Republican,” fires the opening gun in the 1952 presidential race by announcing his candidacy to Washington newsmen. He tosses his hat into the ring with a ringing demand for good government.
NEW LEGION COMMANDER SWORN IN
Don K. Wilson of West Virginia takes over the gavel from Earl Cocke, Jr., during American Legion convention session which follows colorful parade. General MacArthur and Mrs. MacArthur are hailed by Legionnaires.
PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN BREAKS GROUND FOR NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE
The President flies to Wake Forest to take the key spot in groundbreaking ceremonies for new building at the North Carolina college. Mr. Truman appears in good spirits as he turns first shovelful of earth.
A GLITTERING DIAMOND FASHION SHOW
Diamonds, U.S.A., showing the new trends in fashions for the sparkling gem, is a scintillating show at the Plaza. A veritable king’s ransom in diamonds is alluringly displayed by lovely models in high style.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
California’s last-half victory over a surprising Washington State team is replete with sensational touchdown romps by both sides. Johnny Olszewski of California is a stand-out in a game of thrills.
SPECTACULAR CRASH IN STOCK CAR RACE
Thrills and chills on the 83rd lap of the 100-mile stock car race. Ten jalopies are involved in nightmarish accidents following collision and fire. Ten drivers are hurt as the cars pile on in succession. |
| keywords: senator robert taft, president harry s. truman, diamond show, diamonds, college football, stock car race |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51085)
EAST COAST DOCK STRIKE HALTS VITAL WAR CARGOES
A strike halting vital war shipments to our fighting forces overseas threatens to spread to other East Coast ports, as union leaders are unsuccessful in getting stevedores to return to their jobs, and pleas by military leaders are ignored.
U.S. BASEBALL STARS ON EXHIBITION TOUR TO JAPAN
Millions of screaming fans jam the Ginza to give Joe DiMaggio and other major league stars a royal welcome as they arrive to begin an exhibition tour that will take them as far as Korea.
REDS CONTINUE TO BE BLASTED IN KOREA
With peace talks again resumed, United Nations forces continue their offensive to keep the Reds off balance in case the truce again fails. Allied big guns open up along the front, and U.N. planes blast away with fire bombs at Red mountain positions.
SEASICKNESS PILL TESTED IN ENGLAND
Seasickness has always been a bitter pill to swallow, but now hardy British soldiers volunteer for tests to determine efficacy of new seasick pills. Tossed about on artificial ocean, the volunteers don’t all survive.
FIRST KOREAN WAR BRIDE ARRIVE IN THE U.S.
The first Korean war bride, and the first to reach the United States, gets a warm welcome from her in-laws as the ship docks. Yong Soon and her Sgt. John Morgan, arrive for a happy meeting with his parents.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Northwester 16
Navy 7
At Evanston, the unbeaten Wildcats keep winning skein intact by downing a determined Middle team, 16-7. Dick Alban is star for Northwestern, with two sensational plays.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Maryland 14
North Carolina 7
At College Park, Md., sparkling running plays keep fans on edge, as Maryland “Terps” make it four in a row by defeating the underdog Tarheels of North Carolina, 14-7. |
| keywords: dock strike, union strike, baseball exhibition, war, combat, korean war, seasickness pill, korean war bride |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51086)
UNITED NATIONS ANNIVERSARY OF SIX YEARS
On the sixth anniversary of the signing of the U.N. charter, U.S. State Secretary Dean Acheson makes the keynote address lauding combined efforts of United Nations fighting in Korea against world aggression. Soldiers of nations fighting in Korea are special guests at anniversary celebration.
COMBAT CONTINUES AGAINST ENTRENCHED COMMUNIST FORCES
Front-line action filmed by daring newsreel cameramen along the flaming East-Central front. South Korean and U.S. divisions attack entrenched communists in hilltop positions, take many prisoners.
MURDERED PAKISTAN PREMIER LIAQUAT ALI KHAN MOURNED
In Karachi, thousands pass in mourning before the bier of Liaquat Ali Khan, assassinated premier of the new Indian Muslim State. His death adds to the political turmoil dividing India.
PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN OFFICIATES RED CROSS DEDICATION
President Harry S. Truman officiates at cornerstone laying of the District of Columbia Chapter House of the Red Cross. The new structure will house the local Red Cross blood bank.
A HOMECOMING FOR SAN DIEGO NAVY CREW
The home coming of the carrier 'Boxer' from Korea is signal event for 75 crew members. Waiting for them are brand new babies the sailors had not seen.
DANISH GYMNASTS GIVE A DAZZLING PERFORMANCE IN GERMANY
On a tour of Germany, talented troupe of young men and women athletes stage dazzling demonstration of gymnastic prowess.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Illinois 27
Washington 20
Tops for thrills is the Illinois-Washington game with long romps featuring the close victory of the “Illini” over the “Huskies,” 27-20.
NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR THOMAS E. DEWEY MESSAGE
Special Trailer for New York State |
| keywords: united nations, u.n., un, war, combat, korean war, pakistan premier liaquat ali khan, red cross, gymnasts |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51087)
NATO AIR EXERCISES
The mounting air power of the Atlantic Pact Nations is exhibited, as Americans, French and British join in a mass transport and parachute exhibition at strategic points.
WINSTON CHURCHILL WINS BRITISH ELECTION
Britain returns Winston Churchill and his conservatives to power by a slender margin of nineteen seats in Parliament, after six years of labor rule.
SAMUEL GOMPERS HONORED WITH A SQUARE
A square in the nation’s capital is dedicated to the father of the American Federation of Labor, with President Harry S. Truman and William Green, now head of the A.F.L., officiating.
HOLLYWOOD UNIVERSAL STUDIO EMPLOYEES DONATE BLOOD FOR KOREA
Responding to a plea by Colonel James Edwards, recently returned from Korea, Universal Studio employees line up solidly to make their contributions of urgently needed blood.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
USC 28
Texas Christian 26
The heavily favored U.S.C. Trojans squeak through to a narrow 28-26 victory over an inspired Texas Christian team.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Princeton 53
Cornell 15
A slashing Princeton team again sparked by Kazmaier runs rough-shod over Cornell by a lopsided score of 53 to 15. |
| Keywords: nato air exercises, winton churchill, samuel gompers, blood donation, donating blood, college football |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51089)
GENERAL DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER RETURNS TO WASHINGTON
Declining to discuss politics, General Dwight Eisenhower returns to Washington, to discuss with President Truman the expediting of arms to NATO nations in Europe. He also meets with high officials at the Pentagon.
MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS
President Harry S. Truman awards the Congressional Medal of Honor to two officers who distinguished themselves 'over and beyond the call of duty' in Korea.
GERMAN FASHIONS ARE A HIT
Germany steps back into the fashion news as gorgeous models display Madam Schiaparelli’s latest creations in Munich.
CAR TURNS INTO AN AIRPLANE IN JUST 10 MINUTES!
Moulton Taylor comes up with the latest in ground and air travel, as he demonstrates how a car buzzing along the highway can be transformed into a plane in less then ten minutes. And he takes off in it, too.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Duke 14
Georgia Tech 14
It’s a moral victory for the Blue Devils of Duke, as they come from behind to hold the Yellowjackets to a tie, in a few final, thrilling minutes of play.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Southern California 28
Army 6
USC continues its winning march toward the Rose Bowl as it downs a fighting bunch of kaydets in a game that had all the Razzle-Dazzle of big time football.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Maryland 35
Missouri 0
Unbeaten Maryland, with a devastating ground attack snows under Missouri and brightens its hope for the Sugar Bowl. |
| keywords: general dwight d. eisenhower, medal of honor, german fashion, aircar, air car, car plane, college football |
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