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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 (UE51102)
KOREAN P.O.W.'s RELEASED BY COMMUNIST FORCES
The sudden release of 3,190 American prisoners-of-war held by the Reds in North Korea brings hope to the families of the men that they may soon be returned. As the names are flashed into the Pentagon and thence into U.S. homes, heart-warming scenes unfold. Mrs. William Dean, wife of the missing General, pins her telegram on the Christmas Tree, while others say prayers of thanks and express their joy in words.
SUNKEN SHIP BLASTED TO MINIMIZED NAVATION HAZARD
The sunken Navy Hospital Ship 'Benevolence', sunk during a collision last year, is blasted by salvage experts as a menace to navigation. Tons of high explosives do the job.
KIDS “PLAY” POSTOFFICE IN HOLLAND
No kissing game, this, but a serious game of charity for others less fortunate. Postmasters are youngsters whose pictures appear on stamps, sale of which helps bring cheer to kids in orphanages.
'JUNK LADY OF THE NAVY' IS AN EXPERT IN SELLING NAVY SURPLUS
Lt. Elizabeth Stover of the WAVES certainly earns the title, for she is charged with selling millions of dollars worth of Navy surplus – from shoes and ships to sealing wax.
MODERN SCALP HAIRCUT IS THE NEW FAD IN PARIS
A new fad in Gay Paree is the 'Mohican Haircut' – a scalp job just like the Indians used to do. When the barber gets through with these 'young bucks' – they’re ready for the warpath.
CHILDREN OF FOREIGN EMBASSIES EXTEND SEASON GREETING TO U.S. CHILDREN
Here’s a cheery New Year greeting, from scores of youngsters dressed in their native costumes. Children of embassy officials from many lands, they extend season’s greetings to the children of America. |
| keywords: korean p.o.w.'s, p.o.w., pow, navy surplus, mohican haircut, christmas greetings |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 (UE51103)
THE WAR IN KOREA CONTINUES AS TRUCE TALKS ARE STILL BOGGED DOWN
Spectacular battle scenes along the fighting front in Korea. With the truce talks bogged down, South Korean forces go into action following a mortar barrage. Scores of prisoners are taken. Meanwhile, Cardinal Spellman, on a visit to the front, cheers wounded soldiers at a base hospital.
MINE DISASTER TAKES THE LIVES OF 119 MINERS
119 Illinois coal miners lose their lives in one of the worst mine disasters of recent history. Only one man is brought out alive, and officials comb the area in an investigation aimed to prevent future catastrophes like it.
BLIZZARD HITS MIDWEST
An 8-inch snowfall, coming on top of a two feet of snow already fallen, cripples the Midwest and ties up Chicago for many hours. Hundreds are marooned at the height of the terrible winter storm.
FREIGHTER BURNS OFF COAST
11 sailors are missing in the blazing hulk of the Danish freighter, 'Erria', which ran aground following a fire off the Oregon coast. Fire fighters and rescue teams join forces.
PRIME MINISTER WINSTON CHURCHILL VISITS PARIS
Britain’s dynamic Prime Minister makes an important visit to Paris to confer with French officials, and also to talk with General Dwight D. Eisenhower, about Britain’s role in European defense plans.
FRENCH SKI ACES FLY DOWN THE FRENCH ALPS
High in the scenic French Alps a group of France’s top skiers dash down the snowy slopes. Jumping and speedy downhill races are the day’s events.
PRO FOOTBALL CHAMPS
Los Angeles Rams finally make it! |
| keywords: war, combat, korean war, mine disaster, blizzard, snow storm, prime minister winston churchill, skiiing, french alps |
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