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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 (UE53082)
PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER ADDRESSES INTERNATIONAL GROUP
President Eisenhower addressees the Inter-Parliamentary Union. Delegates a 34 nations’ legislatures hear the President urge that international conflicts be settled by conferences, not war.
JAMES P. MITCHELL IS SWORN IN AS SECRETARY OF LABOR
James P. Mitchell is sworn in as Secretary of Labor, as President Eisenhower looks on. A Republican, he succeeds Democrat Martin Durkin to the post.
NETHERLANDS ULTRECHT INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR
Among the industrial and household innovations at the Utrecht international trade fair are an electric iron that automatically tips into safe position and a wheelchair that goes up and down stairs without jolting its occupant.
KING PAUL AND QUEEN FREDERICKA OF GREECE MEET SUBJECTS BEFORE LEAVING FOR U.S.
King Paul and Queen Fredericka visit with their subjects in the streets of Athens, prior to the monarch’s departure for a forthcoming visit to the U.S.
WORLD FARM PLOW CHAMPIONSHIP HELD IN CANADA
The first World’s Plowing Championship in 40 years sees most of Western Europe, Canada and the U.S. represented. The straightest furrow is drawn by Canada’s Jim Eccles, the new champ.
'CRUSADE FOR PRAYER' HELD IN NEW YORK CITY
70,000 devout Catholics receive Cardinal Spellman’s benediction as a mammoth Holy Name Rally launches a “Crusade for Prayer.”
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Maryland 40
Georgia 13
Bernie Faloney sparks Maryland to a 40-13 victory over visiting Georgia with an iron-man display.
GIANT BUDDHA STATUE NEARING COMPLETION IN JAPAN
Nearing completion outside Tokyo is a 102 foot statue of Buddha, the largest in Japan, and perhaps the world. The huge idol dwarfs the sculptors, still at work after nearly two years.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
California 40
Penn 0
California’s Golden Bears hand Penn its worst defeat in eight years, before 52 thousand fans.
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| keywords: president dwight d. eisenhower, secretary of labor james p. mitchell, farm plowing, giant buddha statue |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53083)
iTALIANS AND YUGOSLAVS MASS AS CITY OF TRIESTE CRISIS GROWS
Jubilant Italians see the raising of their flag for the first time since 1945, as U.S. and British troops prepare to withdraw from the disputed city of Trieste. In the city’s second zone, Yugoslav troops mass with signs proclaiming Yugoslavia will never give up Trieste.
YUGOSLAV MOBS STORM AMERICAN EMBASSY IN BELGRADE
In the Yugoslav capital of Belgrade, mobs storm the American Embassy, following defiant speeches in which Marshall Josip Tito threatens invasion of the disputed zone; long a scene of Balkan crisis.
FRENCH LAUNCH MASSIVE INDO-CHINA OFFENSIVE
Reinforced by eight new French battalions, French and Vietnam Forces launch the heaviest attack of the eight year old war in an attempt to cut off the main body of Communist troops.
FRENCH FARMERS BARRICADE ROADS IN PROTEST
Farmers barricade the roads in the Nation’s traditional move of protest. Demonstrating against removal of farm price supports, they pose a strong threat to new Government's economy plans.
HOME BUILT MIDGET BI-PLANE FLIES IN CALIFORNIA
John Pontius’ home-built bantam biplane makes its first flight. With a mere 20 foot wingspan, it flies as well as anyone could ask.
PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY
200,000 gather at a huge and colorful party to help President Dwight D. Eisenhower celebrate his 63rd birthday. A 25-foot cake is cut as the huge crowd sings birthday greetings to the President.
CROWN PRINCE AKIHITO RETURNS HOME TO JAPAN AFTER WORLD TOUR
Crown Prince Akihito returns home to Japan from his World tour to be greeted at the airport by crowds, cameras, and a retinue of ceremonious courtiers.
ARGENTINE PRESIDENT JUAN PERON SUPPORTS 'GOOD NEIGHBOR' POLICY
On a good-will visit to Paraguay, Argentina’s President Juan Peron signals a shift in his country’s foreign policy, praising President Dwight D. Eisenhower and declaring his support of Pan-American solidarity.
FRANCE SELECTS BEAUTY TO REPRESENT NATION IN UPCOMING 'MISS WORLD' PAGEANT
Parisian beauties vie to appear in competition for the upcoming 'Miss World' Beauty Pageant in London, England. The winner, an 18 year old art student who’s prettier than any picture.
PRO WRESTLERS DON FOOTBALL UNIFORMS FOR CHARITY GAMEPLAY
Pro wrestlers don grid-logs for a charity clash with the Seattle Ramblers in Tacoma’s 'Muscle Bowl'. Bronco Nagurski is one of the grapplers out for charity. They do score a touchdown, but it’s too little and too late.
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| keywords: city of trieste, indo china, midget biplane, president dwight d. eisenhower, crown prince akihito of japan |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53084)
RUSSIA FREES AUSTRIAN POW's FROM WORLD WAR II NEARLY A DECADE AGO
624 men, women, and children are repatriated after nearly a decade of imprisonment by Russia; among them 22 women and one baby born in captivity. Scenes of reunion are poignant as the exiles return.
ISRAEL LAUNCHES BORDER RAID INTO JORDAN, 62 ARE KILLED
New tensions flare in the Israel-Arab dispute as 62 Jordanian Arabs are killed in an Israeli border raid that stirs International concern, and U.N. debate.
25 ESCAPE CERTAIN DEATH IN IDLEWILD AIRPORT CRASH IN NEW YORK
The first fatal accident in the history of Idlewild Airport comes when a Constellation crashes and burns on take-off. Heroic crewmen guide 23 of those aboard to safety through the inferno, while 2 perish in crash.
PASSENGER TRAIN DERAILS IN BALTIMORE, 15 INJURED
A Washington bound passenger train is derailed at 60 mph by collision with an obstruction on the rails. Cars are strewn about like straws, but there are no fatalities.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE IS COMMEMORATED IN NEW ORLEANS
President Dwight D. Eisenhower and French Ambassador Henri Bonnet are guests of honor as the city of New Orleans reenacts the 1803 consummation of the Louisiana Purchase.
JOCKEY WILLIE SHOEMAKER SETS TRACK RECORD
At Golden Gate Fields, jockey Willie Shoemaker boots home his 291st winner this season to set an all time mark for turf victories.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Army 14
Duke 13
Army’s rebuilt eleven upsets powerful Duke, in a match that’s a thriller down to the final second. The Black Knights stage a sensational last-ditch goal stand to save their slim lead.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Illinois 27
Minnesota 7
Paced by sophomore stars J.C. Caroline and Mickey Bates, the unbeaten Illini ride to a 27-7 victory over Minnesota in a Big Ten thriller. |
| keywords: austrian pows, israeli border raid, passenger train derailment, louisiana purchase, jockey willie shoemaker |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53085)
MEMORIAL SERVICE TO WAR IN SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA
A weeping South Korean President Syngman Rhee joins grieving thousands in a memorial service in Seoul, held for the thirty-four thousand South Koreans who were killed during the last year of the war.
RIO GRANDE DAM IS DEDICATED BY BOTH SIDES OF THE BORDER
President Dwight D. Eisenhower joins Mexico’s President Ruiz Cortines in dedicating the International $45 million dollar dam on the Rio Grande River.
KING PAUL AND QUEEN FREDERICKA OF GREECE VISIT PARIS, FRANCE
King Paul and Queen Fredericka of Greece pause on their trip to the United States to visit relatives of the queen in Paris, France.
INTRODUCING THE LATEST FAD, THE BONGO BOARD
The bongo board is all the rage in Palo Alto, California. All you have to do is to keep the board balanced on a cylinder without breaking an ankle.
GENERAL MARK CLARK RECEIVES A NEW YORK CITY TICKER TAPE PARADE
Three hundred thousand Americans cheer General Mark Clark as he receives a ticker tape welcome and prepares to retire after 40 years of Army Service.
THE U.S. AIR FORCE UNVEILS THE F-100 'SUPER SABRE' JET FIGHTER
The Air Force takes the wraps off the F-100 'Super Sabre', the newest version of the 'Sabre' jet of Korean War fame. Cracking the sound barrier it breaks nearby windows.
ITALIAN FASHION SHOW, MODERN DESIGN AMONG ANCIENT RUINS
Among the ancient ruins of Ostia, the newest creations of Italian stylists are displayed by equally modern and beautiful models.
PERFORMING SQUIRRELS PUT ON A SHOW IN CALIFORNIA
The only group of tame performing squirrels in the world go through their paces for Mrs. Florence Hinton, who trained them to do everything from babysitting to acrobatic routines.
OIL PIPELINE IN CANADA IS A SPECTACULAR ENGINEERING FEAT
Four miles of a two thousand mile pipeline from the Alberta oil fields is laid under the Straits of Mackinac; a spectacular engineering feat.
GOP FARM PLAN IS OUTLINED IN INDIANA
House Majority Leader Charles Halleck explains the GOP farm policies to a group of his constituents.
GENERAL WILLIAM DEAN MEETS WITH PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
General William Dean, recovered almost completely from his years of Communist captivity in Korea, is received by President Dwight D. Eisenhower while in the Capital awaiting a new assignment.
TRIBUTE TO THE TEXTILE COTTON
Hanford and dozens of neighboring counties and cities join in a tribute to King Cotton and a lovely array of cotton queens in a gay, colorful parade. |
| keywords: south korean president syngman rhee, rio grande dam, bongo boarding, general mark clark, f-100 super sabre |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53086)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Notre Dame 27
Georgia Tech 14
The Fighting Irish wreck Georgia Tech 27-14, in an action-filled thriller.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Penn 9
Navy 6
One lone touchdown on a spectacular freak play is all Navy can muster as the Midshipmen are upset 9-6.
GENERAL WILLIAM DEAN IS GIVEN A HERO'S WELCOME IN NEW YORK CITY
General William Dean, an POW in the Korean War, is accorded a hero’s welcome in a parade up Broadway to City Hall.
WALTHER SCHRIEBER BECOMES THE NEW MAYOR OF WEST BERLIN
A successor to the late Mayor Ernst Reuter is chosen in solemn balloting. He’s Walther Schrieber, Reuter’s Deputy for 5 years.
LAOS IS GRANTED INDEPENDENCE
A treaty guaranteeing independence within the French Union to the Vietnamese State of Laos is signed by President Vincent Auriol and King Savang Vong.
'CRUSADE FOR FREEDOM' IS LAUNCHED
President Dwight D. Eisenhower heads a list of distinguished National figures launching the 1954 'Crusade For Freedom' in ceremonies at the Pentagon in Washington D.C.
NEW FALL FASHIONS SHOWN IN SAN FRANCISCO
The city’s famous cable cars are an unusual setting for a fetching new fall fashion parade.
A FISHERMAN'S PARADISE IN JAPAN
Mullet by the millions make Ago Pond a fisherman’s paradise. They’re raised here for canneries and the sport of visiting tourists.
GROUND BROKEN FOR EINSTEIN MEDICAL SCHOOL IN NEW YORK
New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey and Dr. Ralph Bunche are among notables at ceremonies breaking ground for Yeshiva University’s new Albert Einstein College of Medicine. |
| keywords: general william dean, west berlin mayor walther schrieber, laos, albert einstein college of medicine |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53087)
U.S. FLIERS TELL HOW COMMUNISTS FORCED CONFESSIONS FROM POW's
The true story behind Communist charges of germ warfare in Korea. American fliers who signed 'confessions' tell how Chinese Communists forced their signatures, and brand the charges as utter lies.
KING PAUL AND QUEEN FREDERIKA OF GREECE VISIT U.S.
King Paul and Queen Frederika of Greece arrive in New York to begin a month long tour of the U.S. Later, in Washington, they are guests of President and Mrs. Eisenhower at the White House. The monarch expresses his country’s eternal gratitude for U.S. aid.
FASHIONS READY FOR WEAR FOR NORTH OR SOUTH
All-climate fashions are modeled; lightweight and stylish garb with new insulated lining that keeps warm in cold climate, cool in warmer climates. North or South, it spans all seasons.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Stanford 13
Washington 7
Stanford tackles Washington in a West Coast thriller. Ron Cook of the Indians stars with two TD’s to keep Stanford in contention for Rose Bowl honors, downing the Huskies, 13-7.
PRO FOOTBALL
Browns 7
Giants 0
Rain turns the Polo Grounds into a sea of mud as the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns slither through the gridiron goo, in an action-filled fray. The undefeated Browns add another victory, 7-0.
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| keywords: p.o.w., pow, king paul queen frederika of greece, college football, pro football |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53088)
INDO CHINA DRIVE SLOWED BY DIFFICULT TERRAIN AND BITTER COMMUNIST OPPOSITION
French and Vietnamese units, carrying out an attack intended to smash Communist forces, find difficult terrain and bitter opposition blunt the edge of their thrust.
BRITISH TRANSPORT PLANE CRASHES IN CALIFORNIA, 19 PERISH
Eleven passengers and crewmen die as a British transport, on the last leg of an 8,600 mile flight from Australia, crashes in a mountainside only minutes before landing.
A COMMAND FILM PERFORMANCE IN LONDON, ENGLAND
The 8th Annual Royal Film Performance draws huge throngs for a glimpse of Queen Elizabeth II and a galaxy of Hollywood and British film notables and stars, attending the gala show.
FABULOUS FASHION SHOW GLITTERING WITH DIAMONDS
The sixth annual presentation of the country’s most fabulous fashion show presents glamorous models in the latest styles, dazzling accented by fortunes in brilliant gems.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Illinois 21
Purdue 0
Sophomore stars J.C. Caroline and Mickey Bates lead Illinois to a resounding 21-0 victory over Purdue.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Oregon 13
USC 7
USC is toppled from the ranks of the unbeaten in the upset of the week by Oregon, 13-7.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Fordham 20
Miami 0
Fordham’s Rams batter the Miami eleven to score a decisive 20-0 win over the Hurricanes. |
| keywords: indo china, air transport crash, royal film performance, queen elizabeth II, diamond fashion show, college football |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53089)
U.S. CHIEF OF STAFF GENERAL MATTHEW RIDGWAY VISITS KOREA
U.S. Chief of Staff General Matthew Ridgway visits Korea. After a visit to South Korean President Syngman Rhee, he reviews crack troops of the U.N. forces in the most impressive dress parade since the Korean war began.
FRENCH FIGHT THEIR WAY OUT OF A COMMUNIST TRAP IN INDO-CHINA
Dramatic action scenes as French and Vietnamese Forces battle out of a Communist ambush. Aided by fighter-bombers, they rout the Reds in this jungle battle; another hard won victory in a costly war.
U.S. MILITARY SALVAGES METAL AND MATERIALS FROM KOREAN FRONT
Tons of shell cases, a fortune in brass and steel scrap, is loaded for shipment to reclamation in U.S. mills. Tanks, bulldozers, and other battle-damaged and service worn equipment is reconditioned like new in Japan depots, saving millions for U.S. taxpayers.
AIR FORCE UNVEILS ITS NEWEST JET INTERCEPTOR THE F-89 'SCORPION'
America’s newest jet interceptor, the F-89 'Scorpion', shows its sting, a death-dealing battery of 104 air-to-air rockets that spell destruction for any foe.
NEW YORK FASHION SHOW ABOARD THE ANDREA DORIA
A bevy of beauties promenades on the new Italian Luxury Liner 'Andrea Doria', displaying new silhouettes and fabrics in fashions created by Designer Leonard Arkin.
QUINTUPLET MARIE DIONNE JOINS A CONVENT
Marie Dionne, one of the famed quintuplets, forsakes the material world for the spiritual. A touching farewell with her family as she enters the Servants of the Blessed Sacrament Convent.
OPENING NIGHT AT THE NATIONAL HORSE SHOW IN NEW YORK
Opening night of the National Horse Show draws a gala crowd of high society. Featured on the tanbark is an unusual competition in the jump-off between two young Canadian and English equestriennes. Canada’s Mounties perform their Coronation Ride as a colorful climax to the evening.
THOUSANDS FLOCK TO PARK AFTER VISION OF THE VIRGIN MARY IS REPORTED
50,000 of the devout crowd into Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where children reportedly saw a vision of the Virgin Mary. A bush on the spot has been converted into a shrine, hung with dozens of rosaries and miraculous medals. |
| keywords: general matthew ridgway, korea, indo china, f-89 scorpion, new york fashion show, luxury liner andrea doria |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53090)
STORM LASHES EASTERN SEABOARD
Winds of up to 60 miles an hour lash the Eastern Seaboard from New Jersey to Maine. Tides flood whole areas of New York City, as at least ten lives are lost and property damage mounts into the millions.
BRITAIN'S NEWEST MEDIUM TANK IS PUT THROUGH ITS PACES
Britain’s newest medium tank thunders through grueling tests. A spectacular slide down a 40 foot cliff climaxes a slam-bang demonstration of stamina.
ADMIRAL ARTHUR RADFORD INSPECTS U.S. BASES IN GERMANY
Admiral Arthur Radford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, inspects U.S. installations in Germany. On his tour are the Frankfurt Air Base and the Rhine River Patrol.
'ADOPTED' BY A U.S. DESTROYER, ITALIAN WAR ORPHAN GETS A ONBOARD BIRTHDAY PARTY
A birthday party aboard the destroyer escort 'George E. Davis' for 9 year old Maria LaVecchia, foster daughter of the 200 man crew. A big birthday cake and a kiss from each of her daddies make it a happy birthday for the little Italian war orphan.
EMPEROR HIROHITO OF JAPAN HOSTS FIRST POST-WAR GARDEN PARTY
Emperor Hirohito’s first post-war garden party is attended by some 1500 guests from the Imperial Family and the Diplomatic Corps. Traditionally picturesque pageantry in the palace gardens.
GEORGIA TECH CELEBRATES WITH A 'RAMBLING WRECKS' HOMECOMING
Homecoming day for Georgia Tech sees a parade of actual 'rambling wrecks', a nightmare parade of vehicular monsters, presided over a winsome college coeds to soothe the eyes.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Texas Christian 21
Washington State 7
Texas Christian’s Horned Frogs come a long way to break their 5 game losing streak and sparked by halfback Clinkscales, they do just that with a 21-7 triumph.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Army 27
North Carolina State 7
Army’s big guns blast North Carolina State in a bruising hard fought thriller, scoring on the ground and in the air for a 27-7 victory over the visiting 'Wolfpack'. |
| keywords: admiral arthur radford, italian war orphan maria lavecchia, destroyer george e. davis, emperor hirohito of japan |
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