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Newsreels: 1961 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1961 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1961. 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 1961 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1961. |
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| Newsreel Titles Listed By Year Available For Order Over The Phone: 800 - 921 - 2804 |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61001)
CONFLICT RAGING ACROSS AFRICAN CONTINENT
Frenchman battles Frenchman in Algeria. Passbook riots and the attempted assassination of Premier Verwoerd in South Africa. Chaos follows the coming of independence to the Congo, U.N. troops intervene. Maneuvering for power climaxes with the seizure of Premier Lumumba by strongman Mobutu.
RIOTS IN JAPAN AS U.S. JAPANESE DEFENSE PACT IS SIGNED
Leftist opposition to the U.S.-Japanese defense pact produces rioting for days on end, with fighting inside Parliament itself. A visit by President Dwight D. Eisenhower is cancelled but the pact is signed while Socialist leader Asanuma is assassinated at a public meeting.
DOWNING OF U.S. SPY PLANE OVER SOVIET UNION TORPEDOS PARIS SUMMIT
Secret reconnaissance of the Soviet Union by American U2 jets is revealed when one is downed and its pilot, Francis Gary Powers is tried in Moscow. Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev uses the incident as a pretext to torpedo the Summit meeting in Paris.
HISTORIC SESSION UNFOLDS AT UNITED NATIONS
In New York, the greatest gathering of world leaders in modern times is present at the historic session of the United Nations. U.N. General Secretary Dag Hammarskjold defies Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev's threats. Mr. Khrushchev shocks and startles U.N. delegates with his boisterous desk pounding.
FIDEL CASTRO TIGHTENS THE SHROUD OF COMMUNISM OVER CUBA
Fidel Castro takes Cuba further down the path of Communism and goes completely anti-American, seizing nearly all U.S. owned property in Cuba.
STRIDES MADE IN SCIENCE AND DEFENSE
Major strides in space exploration include the launching of the Tiros Weatherman Satellites, new communication systems, and the recovery of Discoverer Space Capsules from orbit. Undersea exploration takes a bathyscaphe to the deepest chasm known to man, the Marianas Trench. A milestone in national defense comes when the nuclear sub and guided missile weapons system becomes operational, and the U.S.S. George Washington goes on patrol armed with Polaris Missiles equipped with H-bomb warheads.
ROYAL WEDDINGS AND VIP BABIES AROUND THE WORLD
Britain's Princess Margaret weds commoner Antony Armstrong-Jones. King Baudouin of Belgium weds Spain's Donna Fabiola. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip introduce little Prince Andrew. Japan's Prince Akihito celebrates the arrival of Prince Naruhito. The Shah of Iran rejoices at the birth of his first male heir. And President-elect and Mrs. Kennedy welcome John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr.
DISASTERS WRECK A TOLL UPON PEOPLE AND PROPERTY AT HOME AND ABROAD
Earthquakes wreck a Moroccan, resort town, devastate the nation of Chile and send destructive tidal waves racing across the Pacific. Hurricane Donna rips the Caribbean and the Atlantic Coast. Two airliners collide in mid-air and fall on New York City in the worst air disaster in history. New York's largest disaster force is called out to fight the holocaust on the super-carrier Constellation.
SENATOR JOHN F. KENNEDY WINS PRESIDENCY
After a grueling campaign, Senator Kennedy wins the Presidency by one of the narrowest margins in history over his opponent Vice~President Nixon. The youngest President~elect ever will soon assume office from the oldest man ever to occupy the post. |
| keywords: african continent, japanese defense pact, u.s. spyplane, u2 spyplane, united nations, un, fidel castro |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61002)
PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER BREAKS OFF RELATIONS WITH CUBA
Dictator Fidel Castro stages the biggest military parade ever seen in Cuba, featuring modern weapons from Communist Russia. Shortly after the martial celebration of the 2nd Anniversary of his regime, Mr. Castro demands a drastic cut in personnel by the U. S. Embassy, leading to the breaking-off of diplomatic relations by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
FIGHTING IN LAOS ESCALATES BETWEEN COMMUNIST REBELS AND PRO-WESTERN FORCES
An anxious world watches the fighting in Laos between Communist rebels and pro-Western government forces as America accuses the Russians of massive Soviet aid and Russia admits airlifting supplies.
The College Bowl Games Of 1961
Rose Bowl
Washington 17
Minnesota 7
At Pasadena, Washington's underdog Huskies, brilliantly quarterbacked by Bob Schloredt, topple top-rated Minnesota, 17-7.
Cotton Bowl
Duke 7
Arkansas 6
74,000 in the Cotton Bowl at Dallas see the Duke Blue Devils battle from behind to edge out Arkansas in a squeaker, 7-6.
Sugar Bowl
Mississippi 14
Rice 6
Mississippi and rugged Rice clash before 83,800 at New Orleans. Old Miss scores early and despite a Rice rally, the Rebels clinch the game 14-6.
Orange Bowl
Missouri 21
Navy 14
At Miami, over 71,000 including President-elect John F. Kennedy, see the Missouri Tigers battle Navy. Holding Navy star Joe Bellino down most of the way, the Tigers claw to a 21-14 victory.
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| keywords: dwight d. eisenhower, cuba, laos, rose bowl, cotton bowl, sugar bowl, orange bowl |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61005)
RADAR TOWER TOPPLES 28 FEARED DEAD
A vast air-sea search scours the angry waters of the Atlantic east of New Jersey, following the collapse of a storm-battered radar tower with 28 aboard. Scenes show the search, which raised hopes when sonar detected faint tappings and life aboard one of the string of towers which provide early warning radar protection for the Eastern seaboard.
ROYAL WEDDING IN NORWAY
In a setting of a gleaming snows cape, Norway's Princess Astrid, popular First Lady of the land, marries a commoner, Johan Martin Ferner, in a ceremony attended by many notables including Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones.
DESIGNER FASHIONS AND FIRST LADY JACQUELINE KENNEDY
New York's Fashion Week, which brings together buyers and writers from all parts of the country, focuses on the tastes and preferences of the new First Lady, and on the man who knows them best, designer Oleg Cassini who reveals sketches of some new creations for Mrs. Kennedy.
RUSSIANS TOP U.S. IN GYMNASTICS
Russia's team of champion Olympic gymnasts competes with an American team at Penn State University, and the Soviet stars repeat their dazzling performances of the Olympics to walk off with top honors.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO:
One of the grimmest winters on the record books scourged the nation. A record sleet storm hit the Sunny South, centering on Atlanta, Ga. Gale winds and 20-below temperatures brought the Arctic to Chicago's, Loop. Record ice jams in the Delaware and the Niagara Gorge beset Trenton, N. J., and Lewiston, N.Y. The ice-bound fishing fleet harbored at Boston. And Toledo and Sandusky were well nigh paralyzed by swirling blizzards and mountainous snows.
In Ethiopia, Emperor Haile Selassie went to the front to personally lead his forces against Mussolini's legions.
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| keywords: search and rescue, radar tower, royal wedding, first lady jacqueline kennedy, gymnastics, gymnists |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61007)
JOHN F. KENNEDY SWORN IN AS PRESIDENT, NEW ERA BEGINS
John F. Kennedy settles into office as the 35th President of the United States, the youngest man and the first Roman Catholic ever elected to the office. Scenes show highlights of the ceremonials and celebrations in the capital as Mr. Kennedy takes office, starting with his smiling reception by Mr. Eisenhower at the White House.
Despite a paralyzing blizzard, hundreds of thousands are outside the capital as Vice-President-elect Lyndon Johnson and Mr. Kennedy are sworn into office. Then, with Mrs. Kennedy looking proudly on, John F. Kennedy delivers his brief but stirring inaugural message.
After lunch, the official party moves to the White House to review the thrilling three and a half hour inaugural parade. That night, president Kennedy makes the rounds of five gala inaugural balls, capping off a dazzling two and a half days that mark the beginning of a new era for the nation under the leadership of the first President born in the twentieth century. |
| keywords: president john f. kennedy, vice-president lyndon b. johnson |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61008)
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KENNEDY HOLDS FIRST PRESS CONFERENCE - REVEALS REDS HAVE FREED U.S. AIRMEN
In Washington, John F. Kennedy holds his first news conference, the first Presidential press conference ever broadcast 'live' to the nation. President Kennedy breaks the dramatic news that the Soviet has released two American RB-47 fliers shot down near Russia last July.
INDIA HAILS QUEEN ELIZABETH
India greets Queen Elizabeth as she arrives for the first visit by a British sovereign in half a century. Over a million hail Elizabeth and Prince Philip in their procession through New Delhi. Later, in Jaipur, she and Philip experience an elephant ride in the style of the ancient Mogul emperors.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO:
BRITAIN MOURNS KING GEORGE V
Britain mourns King George V, who passes away just a few months after his Silver Jubilee celebration. Scenes show the pomp and splendor of the Jubilee, the 'grief-filled' funeral observances, the Royal Family, and in America, notables paying tribute at Washington Cathedral include Mrs. Roosevelt, Vice-President Garner, Chief Justice Hughes, and Secretary of State Hull.
VETERANS OF WORLD WAR ONE REJOICE
A new bonus bill for veterans becomes law, vets flock to Government offices to sign up for the bounty.
TULSA PASSES A 'KISSING CURFEW'
Hope are this will speed up downtown traffic. It works fine, until the enforcement officers come upon a pair of newlyweds… |
| keywords: president john f. kennedy, queen elizabeth of england, king george v of england, kissing curfew |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61009)
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PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY DELIVERS HIS FIRST STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
In his first State of the Union message, President Kennedy warns a joint session of Congress of times of trial and of peril ahead for the nation, pointing to an economy “in trouble” and grave perils abroad.
CRUISE SHIP 'SANTA MARIA' HIJACKED BY REBELS
The hijacked Portuguese cruise ship 'Santa Maria', taken over by an armed band of rebels against the regime of Premier Salazar, nears port in Brazil after negotiations with the U.S. Navy and the Brazilian Government, to free some 600 passengers held as hostages.
QUEEN ELIZABETH SEES INDIA'S GALA REPUBLIC DAY
Queen Elizabeth's tour of independent India coincides with the nations 11th anniversary of freedom, and a mammoth parade in celebration of Independence Day, with her Majesty guest of honor at the gala procession, which boasts everything from elephants to native pipers. |
| keywords: president john f. kennedy, state of the union address, cruise ship 'santa maria', queen elizabeth of england |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61010)
AVAILABLE IN HIGH DEFINITION (HD) - Ref#: BOF-253-0502-B-500
"CHIMPONAUT" FLIGHT MARKS WEEK OF ROCKET TRIUMPHS FOR UNITED STATES!
A week of outstanding triumphs in Space, including the launching of a 'SAMOS' spy satellite and a 'Minuteman' Missile, is highlighted by the successful flight of the Space-Chimp 'Ham', pioneering the Project Mercury man-in-space survival capsule.
LONE STAR STATE HAILS 'TOMBOY AND THE CHAMP'
New Hollywood film 'Tomboy And The Champ', filmed in Texas, has a gala premiere in Houston, marked by a motorcade from the town of Kathy, where the movie was filmed in large part, and an all-out civic celebration in Houston.
TOP ALPINE SKIERS OF EUROPE COMPETE
At Negeve, France, Europe’s top Alpine Skiers compete on one of the Continent's most challenging downhill courses. Winner of the Hotly contested match is French Olympic star Guy Perrilat. |
| keywords: monkey astronaut, minuteman missile, project mercury space project, alpine skiing, skiers |
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