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Newsreels: 1953 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1953 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1953. 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 1953 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1953. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53041)
VETERAN FRENCH JUNGLE FIGHTERS STOP COMMUNIST ADVANCE IN LAOS
Supplied by an airlift, veteran French jungle fighters stem the Communist advance on the capital of Laos and fighting over almost impassable terrain, they launch a fierce counter-attack.
SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN FOSTER DULLES VISITS EGYPT
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles on a world tour of trouble spots, confers with Egypt’s strong man, General Muhammad Naguib on the explosive situation in the Middle East. He is accompanied by Mutual Security Administrator Harold Stassen.
NEWLY APPOINTED AMBASSADOR WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT TAKES UP DUTIES IN IRELAND
William Howard Taft, third son of senator Taft and grandson of President Taft presents his credentials to President Sean T. O’Kelly as America’s new ambassador to Ireland.
AMERICAN RED CROSS HELPS TO CLOTHE CHILDREN OF SOUTH KOREA
At the Red Cross hospital, scores of Korean tots are outfitted in new baby finery collected and donated by American Red Cross Women volunteers.
ST. LOUIS ZOO ANTICS MEANS SOME SERIOUS MONKEY FUN
The monkeys are up to their old shines at the St. Louis Zoo. And whatever you may think of their brains, just watch the balancing stunts they put on.
THE MIRACLE OF STEREOPHONIC SOUND DEBUTS IN THE HOLLYWOOD FILM 'THUNDER BAY'
The gala premiere of Thunder Bay, Universal-International production, ushers in a new era in motion picture entertainment with the wonder of full stage screen and the miracle of Stereophonic Sound.
SEATTLE'S LAKE WASHINGTON REGATTA
With the regatta on Lake Washington, near Seattle, the opening gun of the sailing season is sounded all over the nation, freshly painted and gleaming, hit the briny with a bone in their teeth. |
| keywords: laos, secretary of state john foster dulles, general muhammad naguib of egypt, stereophonic sound, sail boats |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53043)
HELICOPTERS GIVE A LIFT IN MOVING SUPPLIES AROUND THE BATTLE FRONT IN KOREA
As rains and mud take over the roads of Korea and trucks bog down, the faithful helicopter comes to the rescue and moves tons of supplies to all parts of the far-flung battle lines.
PASSENGERS ESCAPE TRAGEDY IN HOLLAND AIRLINE CRASH
Thirty-four persons aboard an airliner escape with their lives as it crashes. Ironically, two spectators are killed and five injured in the accident.
HOW MUCH FOR THAT AUTOMATIC LAWN MOWER IN THE WINDOW?
Your lawn mowing worries are over. This gadget with a trick arm keeps going around and around the grass plot, while you sit on the porch sipping a cooling drink.
GENERALISSIMO FRANCISCO FRANCO GREETS PRESIDENT FRANCISCO LOPES OF PORTUGAL
Generalissimo Francisco Franco stages one of the most colorful welcomes in recent Spanish history for President Francisco Lopes of Portugal.
ARMY OFFICERS WATCH IN AWE AS THE MONSTER TRUCK 'ROLLIGON' IS DEMONSTRATED
Army officers watch the 'Rolligon' go through its paces on enormous tires, which spread out so widely the truck can climb the side of a building and run over the inventor without injuring him.
LEGLESS KOREAN ORPHAN GIVEN NEW LIFE IN AMERICA
Eleven-year-old Song Yong Cho, legless orphan of the Korean War arrives in America to begin a new life in Boys Town. He was rescued by GI’s and sent to America to begin a new life.
PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER AND FIRST LADY PAY TRIBUTE TO KOREAN WAR VETS
President and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower, along with government dignitaries, play host to 1,700 sick and disabled men and women of the armed forces.
CANDY CARNIVAL WEEK MEANS SWEETS TO THE YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE
Lovely Louise Baker presides over 'Candy Carnival Week' in Cleveland and distributes sweets to old and young and presents to Mayor Thomas Burke 'The Candy Key to the Sweetheart of America'.
AIRMEN OF THE STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND BEGIN LEARNING JUDO
Airmen of the Strategic Air Command, required to be in top physical condition, learn the ancient art of Judo from Japanese Instructors while stationed in Japan.
MEMORIAL IS DEDICATED TO JIMMY RODGERS THE 'SINGING BRAKEMAN'
A memorial is dedicated to Jimmy Rodgers, the 'Singing Brakeman' and father of the modern hillbilly song. |
| keywords: korean war, helicopters, automatic lawn mower, generalissimo francisco franco, 'rolligon', candy carnival, judo |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53044)
SECRETARY JOHN FOSTER DULLES BACK IN U.S.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles returns with Mutual Security Administrator Harold Stassen after a tour of trouble spots in the Middle and Far East. He reports on his meetings with National Leaders.
U.N. TROOPS REPULSE MASS ATTACK ON SEOUL AFTER SAVAGE FIGHTING
After savage fighting and heavy casualties on both sides, United Nations Troops repulse a mass attack on Seoul. Allied artillery pours a curtain of fire on Communist positions.
U.N. SOLDIER FROM ETHIOPIA IS FITTED WITH NEW LEG IN U.S.
Private Gabremicail Tumebo lost a leg in the Korean fighting but in New Jersey he’s fitted with a new one and gets around mighty spry.
AMBASSADOR CHARLES BOHLEN BEGINS ASSUMES DUTIES IN RUSSIA
Charles Bohlen, new Ambassador to Russia, presents his credentials to Klement Voroshilov, President of the Russian Presidium. He assumes his post in atmosphere of diplomatic cordiality.
AN EVERYDAY DIVE FROM 125 FEET INTO SIX FEET OF WATER
Bill Outten hops off a 125-foot tower into a puddle of water six feet deep. He does it every day and lives.
INDIANAPOLIS 500 AUTO CLASSIC
Bill Vukovich licks the jinx that licked him last year in the Memorial Day speedway classic and flashes in a winner over the 500-mile course in near record time.
SEVEN YEARS TO BUILD AND IT STILL DOES NOTHING
Lawrence Wahlstrom of Los Angeles took seven years to build it. It works fine, it starts and stops and accomplishes absolutely nothing. Machine age indeed.
MEMORIAL FIELD DEDICATED TO THOSE KILLED IN KOREAN WAR
A memorial athletic field is dedicated in Oyster Bay, New York by the citizens in memory of their war dead.
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| keywords: secretary john foster dulles, korean war, artificial limb, ambassador to russia charles bohlen, indianapolis 500 |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53045)
CORONATION OF ELIZABETH II IN LONDON ENGLAND
The greatest pageant of the Twentieth Century unfolds before London, England and the World, as Elizabeth, Britain’s winsome young queen is crowned amid the splendor evolved over a thousand years.
Not only from the far flung British Dominions, but every major power, ranking representatives are present to witness the event, while hundreds of thousands of visitors throng the capital to witness the glittering spectacle. Every foot of the coronation procession route is occupied by eager spectators.
In the hush of Westminster Abbey, peers and peeresses in scarlet ceremonial robes witness the supreme moment, when, after being anointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Queen has placed her head the crown of St. Edward. She is then enthroned. All the pageantry originated since the day of William the Conqueror and the subsequent days of feudal chivalry enter into the ceremony.
The ritual over, Queen Elizabeth II rides over a procession route that takes her through the ancient landmarks of London amid millions cheering themselves hoarse. Back at Buckingham Palace she appears on the balcony with her family, the symbol of new hope for austerity-ridden Britain. |
| keywords: queen elizabeth II, coronation, london england, westminister abbey, buckingham palace |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53046)
NEO-FASCIST GROUPS GAIN STRENGTH IN ITALIAN ELECTIONS
Political parties go all out to bring a record vote to the polls. A crisis for Premier DeGasperi’s Pro-Western moderate regime as Neo-Fascist groups tally an ominous rise in strength.
OIL TANKERS COLLIDE ON DELAWARE RIVER
A grim ordeal by fire and water for eighty-six crewmen as two giant oil tankers collide, and burn. One dies, and three are missing with many severely burned in the $12 million river disaster.
WISCONSIN STUDENTS COLLECT ONE MILLION PENNIES FOR CHARITY
Students collect one million pennies, for a unique public show. It started with a geometry class’ curiosity, but charity gains. The sum will go to a new city hospital.
FIRST PICTURES OF SEPARATED SIAMESE TWIN
The first pictures permitted of Rodney Dee Brodie, whose separation from his Siamese twin brother last December made national headlines and medical history.
'LITTLE MO' TAKES CROWN IN PARIS TENNIS COMPETITION
America’s Women’s Singles Champion, 'Little Mo' Conolly, plays Julia Sampson in International Matches here, and wins the crown in straight sets. Another triumph for the eighteen year old tennis star.
PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER MEETS WITH SPORTING'S BEST
President Dwight D. Eisenhower plays host to 43 top sports figures at the White House, among them, Joe DiMaggio, Rocky Marciano, Gene Sarazen, and Helen Jacobs.
NEWLY CROWNED QUEEN ELIZABETH II PRESENT MEDALS
Britain’s newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II presents Coronation Medals to contingents from Commonwealth Countries, outside Buckingham Palace. A stirring march-past concludes the colorful ceremony.
FIRST JOCKEY KNIGHT WINS CORONATION DERBY IN ENGLAND
At Epsom Downs, it’s the Coronation Derby, and half a million race-goers, headed by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, see Sir Gordon Richards, Britain’s first Knight of the Saddle, nose out the Queen’s own entry in a thrill packed race.
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| keywords: italian elections, oil tanker disaster, siamese twin rodney dee brodie, queen elizabeth II, coronation derby |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53047)
TORNADOES RAMPAGE THROUGH MIDWEST AND EAST
Twisters rip across New England and the Mid-West. It’s another onslaught in the worst recorded spell of tornado weather. To date, over 400 have perished, uncounted millions of dollars in property wrecked, in the wake of the storms.
PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER WARNS 'WE CAN'T GO IT ALONE'
In a major address to the American people in Minneapolis, President Dwight D. Eisenhower warns that at this critical point in history, the U.S. must maintain our alliances with the rest of the free world.
ANNUAL FLOWER FESTIVAL IN GREECE
The little town of Aegion, Greece stages its Annual Flower Festival, a resplendent array of flower-bedecked parade floats. Nearby, the city of Athens chooses its beauty queen, and judges are hard put to choose among the nubile local lovelies.
SUMMER CIRCUS FOR FUNTIME PASTIME IN FLORIDA
School is out, and college students turn to the circus; chimpanzees, dancing bears and thrill-dizzy highwire acts for a summer pastime.
ZANY CAPS AND HATS FOR GOLF LOVERS
Exclusively for the golfing trade, a display of zany toppers; huge floppy caps, with tiny replicas’ for the well-apparelled golfers clubs. This show caps everything.
WAR CANOES RACE IN TRIBAL REGATTA
Pacific Coast Indians gather on Puget Sound for their Annual Tribal Regatta. No scalps are taken, as war canoes race for honors, but there are thrills a-plenty. |
| keywords: tornado, president dwight d. eisenhower, greek flower festival, florida circus, golf hats, war canoe, tribal regatta |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53048)
RUSSIANS EASE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS BETWEEN EAST AND WEST OCCUPATION ZONES
Russia ends curbs on travel between Western and Soviet Occupation Zones, and Austrians crowd to the border for the thrill of walking past a Red sentry without showing an identity card.
PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER DEDICATES HOME OF THEODORE 'TEDDY' ROOSEVELT
President Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt’s summer White House is dedicated as a National Shrine, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, as a tribute to the memory of one of our greatest National Leaders.
TROOPS MARCH TO HONOR BIRTHDAY OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II OF ENGLAND
Queen Elizabeth II’s official birthday is celebrated with traditional ceremonies and trooping of the colours. All 7 regiments of Guards march to a massed band of 300 in a glittering tribute to Her Majesty.
IN OPERATION 'DIAPER SPECIAL' KIDS GET TO VISIT MILITARY DADS IN JAPAN
The 'Diaper Specia' airlifts 31 tots and toddlers to Tokyo, for a visit with their soldier dads.
ISRAELI FASHION SHOW IS SLEEK AND CHIC
A display of new fashions from one of the World’s newest nations. Outstanding are sleek, chic sweater styles, and a collection of eye-catching pedal-pushers.
HORSERACING AT THE BELMONT STAKES
Race horse 'Native Dancer' wins the Belmont Stakes in a thrilling homestretch duel with Jamie K. Hard-pressed right down to the wire, the Dancer wins an epic turf classic.
THE COLORFUL PORTLAND ROSE FESTIVAL
Secretary of the Interior Douglass McKay heads Portland’s Rose Festival, and gray weather fails to dim this colorful festival of flowers. |
| keywords: president dwight d. eisenhower, queen elizabeth II, israeli fashion show, portand rose festival |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53049)
SOUTH KOREA RESISTS ARMISTICE PLAN
Crowds in Seoul demonstrate vehemently in the streets, demanding a drive to the Yalu. Meanwhile, President Syngman Rhee meets with General Taylor and Admiral Radford; a conference aimed at ending the South Korean resistance to an armistice, that took on menacing proportions as Rhee personally ordered thousands of anti-Red prisoners freed in outright defiance of United Nation’s authority.
NAVY SHIPS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MASS TO HONOR NEWLY CROWNED QUEEN
Queen Elizabeth reviews the greatest peacetime fleet ever assembled, 1,000 ships from 22 nations including Russia, massed in dress formation in honor of the newly-crowned monarch.
SWIM QUEENS PARADE PRETTILY FOR NATIONAL 'SWIM FOR HEALTH WEEK'
Swimming queens parade the pulchritude to publicize National 'Swim for Health Week'. The judges are all at sea trying to pick the winner of National 'Swim for Health Queen'.
TRIUMPHAL WELCOME AS BASEBALL MILWAUKEE BRAVES RETURN HOME FROM ROAD TRIP
As the Milwaukee Braves return from the road leading the league, they get a hero’s ovation from their new home town and a gala parade with cheering thousands lining the route.
ROME, ITALY HONORS HOLLYWOOD ACTOR TYRONE POWER
The 'Eternal City' of Rome greets Hollywood actor Tyrone Power and a party of motion picture executives. To mark the occasion, a specially minted medallion is presented to the actor.
COLORADO GOVERNOR HONORS MOVIE INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE
Denver’s Governor Dan Thornton presents a special citation to Mayer H. Monsky, branch manager of the Universal Film Exchange, and designates August as 'Mayer H. Monsky Month', for his contributions to the state’s industrial development.
UP CLOSE WITH THE STORK
Unusual scenes from the little town of Rust, Austria with one of the largest stork populations in Europe. Rare close-ups of mama stork delivering a baby, a baby stork that is, to her nest.
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| keywords: korean war, armistice, queen elizabeth II, milwaukee braves, hollywood actor tyrone power, bird, stork |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53050)
HOPE FOR TRUCE IN KOREA DIMS
With the release of twenty-five thousand anti-Red Korean prisoners under orders of President Syngman Rhee, truce talks which seemed near success are once again adjourned.
EAST GERMAN WORKERS RIOT, RED ARMY CALLED IN
Workers by the thousands rise against their Communist masters in East Berlin. Many are injured and one killed as the Red army is called into cope with the situation.
FORMER PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN IS NOW A CAREFREE SMALLTOWN CITIZEN
Former President Harry S. Truman, now plain citizen Truman is in a carefree mood as he drives his car into a filling station en route to Washington to visit old friends.
MILITARY AIR TRANSPORT PLANE CRASHES IN JAPAN, 129 SERVICE MEN PERISH
A huge military air transport crashes just after take-off and burns, killing 129 service men. The worst air disaster in aviation history.
NEW YORK CHINATOWN HOLDS IT ANNUAL BABY SHOW
Chinatown holds its 13th Annual Baby Show with a display of oriental finery and a fine array of almond eyed toddlers.
HOLLYWOOD ACTORS GARY COOPER AND GREGORY PECK HONORED IN FRANCE
American movie stars, Gary Cooper and Gregory Peck are among the many who receive the French equivalent of the Oscar from President Vincent Auriol.
'DAISY' THE AMAZING WATER SKIING DOG
Its name is 'Daisy', but she’s a he and he’s the only water skiing dog in captivity. He performs beautifully for the camera until he falls off; and what water skier doesn’t?
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| keywords: korean peace talks, former president harry s. truman, military air disaster, new york chinatown, water skiiing dog |
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