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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 (UE53061)
FIRST FILMS OF THE KOREA ARMISTICE
First films of the ceremonies that ended three years of bitter conflict in Korea. At Panmunjom, Communist and U.N. delegates sign the truce in the newly built 'Peace Pagoda', General Mark Clark also signs, at a nearby camp behind the lines making official the historic agreement.
U.S. FOOD AID ARRIVES IN EAST BERLIN
Over 200,000 East Germans defy Red threats, and cross the Iron Curtain into West Berlin, as the first parcels of fifteen million dollars worth of U.S. food for the starving Communist satellite are handed out.
HOME MADE ARMORED CAR HELPS GROUP OF CZECHS ROLL TO FREEDOM
In West Germany, a group of Czechs show a homemade armored car that outwitted Czechoslovakia’s harsh frontier guards. In it, they rolled right past a border post and into freedom, without a shot being fired!
FLOODS RAVAGE JAPAN
For the second time in a month, Japan is stricken with floods. Monsoon weather spells disaster over a thousand dead is the grim total. U.S. planes drop food and supplies to help mitigate the disaster.
SENATOR WILLIAM FIFE KNOWLAND LAUDS THE RECORDS OF CONGRESS
Senator William Fife Knowland comments on the achievements of this session of Congress, about to adjourn and praises the legislative body’s record of accomplishments.
THE ROUGHEST RODEO EVER WITNESSED
The roughest rodeo ever witnessed, that’s the verdict of spectators after seeing the broncos and steers in action during the Annual Chief Joseph Days in Joseph, Oregon. |
| keywords: korean armistice, u.s. food aid, floods, flooding, senator william fife knowland, rodeo |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53062)
NATION JOINS LEADERS IN TRIBUTE TO THE LATE SENATOR ROBERT A. TAFT
America’s leaders unite in tribute to the late Senator Robert A. Taft, respected by political friends and foes alike. Led by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, hundreds file through the Capitol Rotunda, where the deceased Senate Majority Leader lies in state.
KOREA GUNS GO QUIET AS TRUCE TERMS MET
After three years of savage conflict, the guns are quiet at last. Both sides move rapidly to fulfill truce conditions; moving back from front line positions, and returning prisoners of war. General Mark Clark arrives in San Francisco, en route to report to the President, and receives a hero’s welcome.
MILTON EISENHOWER, BROTHER OF PRESIDENT, RETURNS HOME
On a mission of good will as the President's personal emissary, his brother Milton Eisenhower is received by Argentina’s President Juan Peron. Back in Washington, Dr. Eisenhower reports on his mission.
PLANE WITH VENETIAN BLIND LIKE WINGS IS UNVEILED
At Langley Field, engineers unveil a flying model of a unique vertical-rising aircraft, with wings like a four-slat Venetian blind, a new type of aircraft that may revolutionize air transport and air war.
HELICOPTERS PERFORM A 'SQUARE DANCE' IN THE AIR IN OKLAHOMA
Helicopter pilots show their crafts’ amazing versatility with a graceful aerial gavotte; a square dance, with the whirly-birds sashaying and dosey-doeing as prettily as you please.
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| keywords: senator robert a. taft, korean armistice, milton eisenhower, helicopters |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53063)
GOVERNORS GREET KOREAN VETS RETURNING HOME
Homecoming for Korean Vets get a special reception with Governors of the 48 states here for a conference with President Dwight D. Eisenhower on hand to greet them and act as escort in a hero’s parade.
EAST GERMANS CROSS BORDER FOR U.S. FOOD AID
In West Berlin, U.S. food destined for starving East Germans continues to arrive and over a million have defied Communist terror and obstruction to cross the border for 'Eisenhower parcels'. U.S. High Commissioner Conant visits a distribution point.
SOUTH KOREA BEGINS THE LONG REBUILDING OF A COUNTRY
With the guns stilled, the people of war-ravaged Korea turn to their land and cities. Once again the fields will be tilled, after much back-breaking labor of reclamation. Mountains of rubble and debris must be cleared in Seoul.
MORBID CONTRAST AS MODELS SHOW OFF FURS A COUNTRY'S LARGEST MINK FARM
At the country’s largest mink farm, an outdoor style showing of tomorrow’s mink fashions is a sad sight for the elegantly befurred little animals; but for a sizable style-conscious audience, it’s quite the opposite.
GOLFER PAUL HAHN IS A TRICK GOLFER
Golfer Paul Hahn shows bewildering accuracy, despite his use of such frustrating equipment such as rubber-handled drivers and corkscrew putters. A display of true wizardry on the links.
AQUATIC CLOWNS THE 'AQUA-ZANIES' GIVE A MADCAP DISPLAY
At Flushing Meadows, the 'Aqua-zanies', incomparable aquatic clowns, give a madcap display of weird diving stunts, alone, together and even with a bicycle. They make quite a splash!
SENATOR FRANK CARLSON OF KANSAS SUMS UP ACHIVEMENTS OF CONGRESS
Senator Frank Carlson of Kansas sums up the achievements of the just recessed 83rd Congress and of the Administration in a special interview. |
| keywords: korean war vets, south korea, mink fur fashion show, mink farm, quatic clowns, senator frank carlson of kansas |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53064)
POW's RETURN HOME FROM BOTH SIDES IN KOREAN WAR
'Operation Big Switch' continues smoothly, with contingents of prisoners arriving from each side for the exchange. A dramatic contrast is visible between healthy, well-fed, and still arrogant Reds, and returning G.I.’s – underfed, bone-weary – and often critically ill – living testimony to Communist brutality.
FRENCH TRANSPORT STRIKE PARALYZES NATION
One of the most devastating strikes in recent French history paralyzes the nation, as 2 million transport and utility workers walk off the job. A show of union strength, the country’s first general strike in 17 years protests the administrations austerity policies.
THE OLD AND NEW IN HEMLINES FOR FASHION
Stylist Ceil Chapman takes the measure of new and old in the battle of the hemlines, launched by Christian Dior in Paris fall showings.
ANNUAL SOAP BOX DERBY IN AKRON, OHIO
14 year old Fred Mohler, of Muncie, Ind., streaks to victory in the sixteenth annual Soap Box Derby, outpacing a field of 154 to win the champion’s crown and a $5,000 scholarship.
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| keywords: p.o.w., pow, french transport strike, fashion hemline, annual soap box derby |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53065)
FIRST POW's SINCE TRUCE ARRIVE HOME
At Inchon, just-released POW’s embark for Japan and transshipping to U.S. bound vessels. At Panmunjom, Korea more POW’s pass through 'Freedom Gate' and in San Francisco the first POW’s released since the truce arrive, greeted by parents and well-wishers in emotional dock-side scenes.
LIBERALS MAKE A SWEEP IN CANADIAN NATIONAL ELECTIONS
Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent receives the mandate of the voters to extend his party’s eighteen years in office by a fifth term.
FREAK PLANE CRASH IS FOLLOWED EQUALLY ODD RESCUE
A freak plane crash at sea is followed by an even stranger rescue as the pilot is dragged from a mercy helicopter by his own parachute and plucked from the sea a second time by an old-fashioned longboat.
FIRE WRECKS GENERAL MOTORS PLANE IN MICHIGAN
A blaze touched off by a welder’s torch razes a huge General Motors plant. Damages may total $70 million dollars, but loss of life is low.
PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER SIGNS BILLS FROM JUST ADJOURNED CONGRESS
Business before pleasure. The trout streams beckon but first, a stack of bills passed by the just adjourned Congress are signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in an early desk session.
NEW YORK FASHION SHOW FOR 'JUNIOR MISSES'
The latest in style for the sugar and spice and everything nice set. No hemline problems here, but the ensembles have to harmonize with king-size lollypops!
RACEBOAT 'SLO-MO-SHUN IV' TAKES GOLD CUP FOR SECOND YEAR
'Slo-Mo-Shun IV' again out-speeds the opposition to take Gold Cup for the second consecutive year.
GOLFER BEN HOGAN IN EXHIBITION MATCH IN VIRGINIA
Bantam Ben Hogan shows his peerless form in an exhibition match at the Goose Creek Country Club.
HORSERACING AT THE HAMBLETONIAN
Race horse 'Helicopter' wins a record purse at the Hambletonian, beating the largest field in the event’s history, with the youngest jockey. And she’s the only offspring of a previous winner to turn the trick!
U.S. SHIPS FOOD AID TO KOREA
Tons of rice and other supplies are shipped to Korea, where crops neglected in years of savage conflict have left millions in want.
FORMER PRESIDENT HERBERT HOOVER CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY
Thousands of telegrams pour in to wish Former President Herbert Hoover a Happy Birthday. Now 79, he’s our oldest living former Chief Executive. |
| keywords: p.o.w., pow, canadian national elections, general motors, president dwight d. eisenhower, golfer ben hogan |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53066)
EARTHQUAKE DEVASTATES GREEK ISLES, 1,000 PERISH
A Mediterranean earthquake ravages the Greek Isles, the worst natural disaster since ancient times. Widespread casualties and incalculable property damage brings misery to the 'Golden Isles'.
FRENCH BATHYSPHERE SETS NEW DEEP SEA RECORD
Scientists using a new bathysphere explore the briny deep, setting new record for oceanic descents; some 6,000 feet below the sea.
GIANT WHIRLING DRUM IS A HIT AT CANADIAN AMUSEMENT PARK
Riding the 'Rotor' is the latest thrill in a Canadian amusement park. Riders inside the huge whirling drum find centrifugal force enables them to walk on walls.
NEW MEMBERS OF THE JOINT CHIEFS SWORN IN
New blood for the Nation’s top command posts as new members of the Joint Chiefs are sworn in. Chairman Admiral Radford, Naval Chief Admiral Carney, and Army Chief General Ridgway take the oath.
COLLEGE ALL-STARS vs. 1952 NFL FOOTBALL CHAMPS THE LIONS
Pre-season football! At Soldier Field, 93,000 see the pro grid 'Lions', 1952 NFL champs, defeat the College All-Stars in a football thriller.
PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER ENJOYS GOLF IN COLORADO
The nation’s number-one golfer shows his form on the Colorado links, before ending his vacation in the mountain state.
SENATOR HOMER FERGUSON DENOUNCES TREATMENT OF POW's FROM KOREA
Senator Homer Ferguson denounces Korean Communists for their maltreatment of U.N. Prisoners.
DAIRY COW GIVES BIRTH TO TRIPLETS IN PENNSYLVANIA
Rare triplet calves, Minnie, Moe and Mack, beat the statistics of dairy breeding. The multiple birth is a 100,000-to-1 chance that came to pass.
REPRESENTATIVE DAN REED WANT TAX REDUCTIONS
Representative Dan Reed explains his stand on tax reductions and vows to fight on until successful. |
| keywords: earthquake, bathysphere, amusement park, joint chiefs of staff, president dwight d. eisenhower, golfing |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53067)
ADLAI STEVENSON BACK HOME
Democratic leader Adlai Stevenson returns from his six month tour of global trouble spots with a report to the American people.
COMMUNISTS FREE BRITON EDGAR SANDERS
Briton Edgar Sanders, jailed by Red Hungary on spying charges along with U.S. businessman Robert Vogeler, is finally freed and deported back home.
SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING IS AN AQUA BALLET
Aqua-lovelies vie in charm and grace, competing in water-ballet routines for National AAU 'Synchronized Swimming' honors.
PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER HELPS DEDICATE NEW HOUSING PROJECT IN NEW YORK
President Dwight D. Eisenhower visits the city to share honors with Statesman Bernard Baruch at the dedication of a new housing project in New York City.
SALMON FISHING DERBY
Nearly 3,000 anglers turn out for the world’s largest salmon derby and the big ones come in thick and fast, 30 pounds and up.
BOSTON WELCOMES BASEBALL TED WILLIAMS BACK FROM KOREAN WAR
Home from the Korean War, Red Sox slugging star Ted Williams is welcomed at a $100 a plate dinner aiding his favorite charity. Welcome back Ted!
LADY BUG HARVEST TO HELP BATTLE BOLL WEEVILS
Lady-bugs by the million are harvested, live, for shipment to Southern cotton fields where they’ll battle boll weevils.
WARMING UP FOR THE NATIONAL WATER SKIING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Warming up for the National Championships, spectacular stunts of high speed skiing.
CONGRESSMAN LEO ALLEN LAUDS GOP RECORD
Congressman Leo Allen of Illinois comments on the new Administration’s record to date.
LOGGING RODEO AT THE PLUMAS COUNTY FAIR
Highlighting the Plumas County Fair is the thrilling Lumberjack’s Rodeo, with unusual axe-throwing and bison-busting events.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL OPENS NEW BUILDING IN DALLAS, TEXAS
In Dallas, Texas, Universal-International holds a gala reception to mark the opening of handsome new quarters for its district office and film exchange. President Milton Rackmil is present along with various top company officials.
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| keywords: adlai stevenson, edgar sanders, synchronized swimming, salmon fishing, baseball ted williams, lady bugs |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53070)
MORE U.S. POW's FROM KOREAN WAR RETURN HOME TO AMERICA
More tangible results on the home front of 'Operation Big Switch'. Heartfelt scenes of joyful family reunions as a Navy transport docks with 437 returning U.S. ex-prisoners of war.
AMERICAN LEGION CONVENTION OPENS IN ST. LOUIS
50,000 Legionnaires pour into St. Louis for the group’s 35th annual convention. Activities begin with a comic parade by the Legion’s fun auxiliary, the 40 and 8.
MOTHER GOOSE PETTING ZOO IN VANCOUVER, CANADA
Kids visiting Vancouver’s Stanley Park Zoo see Mother Goose characters come to life, as lambs, pigs, chickens and other tame beasts mingle with the youngsters.
PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER CONTINUES VACATION IN COLORADO
High in the Rockies, President Dwight D. Eisenhower gets set for some trout fishing and gives a youngster some expert advice on using rod and reel.
ELECTIONS IN WEST GERMANY DRAW NEAR
Crucial West German elections near. Seeking re-election, Chancellor Conrad Adenauer is viewed as the West’s best friend and Russia’s greatest foe among the candidates.
INVENTOR OF THE VACUUM TUBE, DR. LEE DEFORREST CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY
Dr. Lee DeForrest, the electronics wizard whose invention of the triode vacuum tube made radar and radio possible, celebrates his 80th birthday.
WOMEN's GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS IN RHODE ISLAND
Mary Lena Faulk takes the Women’s Amateur Championship, defeating Polly Riley of Texas 3 and 2 at the Rhode Island Country Club.
RESIDENTS OF FLINT, MICHIGAN PITCH IN TO HELP REBUILD TORNADO RAVAGED AREAS
3,000 residents of Flint, Michigan pitch in to build areas ripped by spring tornadoes. Nearly two hundred homes are built to replace dwellings razed by the storms.
EASTERN ALL STARS WIN COLLEGE FOOTBALL CLASSIC
In the East-West All Star High Game at Memphis, an intercepted pass turns the tide, and the East wins, 22-13.
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| keywords: p.o.w., pow, american legion, petting zoo, president dwight d. eisenhower, vacuum tube, flint michigan |
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