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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 HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61041)
CUBA DEMANDS TRACTORS IN EXCHANGE FOR BAY OF PIG PRISONERS
The announcement of Castro's ransom demands; 500 tractors for the return of 1,200 prisoners captured in the ill-starred invasion is made at the Havana Agricultural Fair where samples of Russian bloc tractors that were never delivered are displayed. Meanwhile 10 of the prisoners arrive in the U.S. to represent fellow prisoners in negotiating with a private committee that will attempt to raise funds to purchase the tractors.
NEW KOREAN CABINET ANNOUNCED
General Chang Do Young, the youthful Korean military leader, who ousted Premier John Chang holds his first press conference and installs his new cabinet; 14 military men.
STUDENTS RIOT IN TOKYO AGAINST GOVERNMENT
The Korean revolt had hardly been completed when students in Tokyo riot against the new regime. They also demand the withdrawal of U. S. forces from Korea and want it to unite with the Red North.
WEST GERMAN CHANCELLOR ADENAUER - FRENCH PRESIDENT CHARLES DE GAULLE MEET
French President Charles De Gaulle of France meets with Chancellor Konrad Adenauer of West Germany on their common needs for economic betterment and mutual defense.
VICE-PRESIDENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON VISITS INDIA
Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson ends his Southeast Asian tour wlth a visit to India where he is warmly greeted as he expresses United States concern with the country’s economic progress. Later, he pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the' shrine of the famed leader.
HORSE RACING AT MARYLAND'S PIMLICO
Thirty thousand at Maryland’s Pimlico see 'Carryback' come from far back to capture the second jewel in the racing fabled Triple Crown. It’s a heart stopper of a race as he thunders down the stretch to win by three-quarters of a length. Now it is on to the Belmont Stakes.
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| keywords: cuba, fidel castro, korea, riot in tokyo, french president charles de gaulle, vice president lyndon b. johnson |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61042)
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PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASKS FOR INCREASED FUNDING FOR DEFENSE AND SPACE
President John F. Kennedy addresses a joint session of Congress and calls on them to appropriate more money - 7 to 9 Billion- to send a man to the moon. He also wants increased foreign aid, stronger civil defense, and an even stronger military.
VICE-PRESIDENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON RETURNS FROM FAR EAST
Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson returns from a 2-week tour of Southeast Asia and reports to the President on his trip as President Kennedy was preparing his speech to Congress.
QUEEN CONSECRATES CATHEDRAL FIRST IN 500 YEARS
The first Anglican Cathedral to be built in 500 years is consecrated at Guildford, England. The Royal Family is on hand as the great gothic structure is blessed.
ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER DAVID BEN-GURION VISITS CANADA
Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion is welcomed to Canada by Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. He hopes to improve his country’s balance of trade there and then will meet President Kennedy In New York.
GLIDER SCHOOL TRAINS PILOTS IN GERMANY
Students soar like veterans at a new glider school in Germany as they discover the exhilarating sport of flying on silent wings above the breath-taking beauty of the Alps.
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| keywords: john f. kennedy speech to congress, lyndon b. johnson, david ben gurion, gliders, glider pilots |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61043)
MEXICO CLOSE TO FINISHING NEW RAIL LINE
While many railroads in the U.S. are undergoing cutbacks, Mexico is nearing completion of an ambitious rail line over the Sierra Madre mountains to her Pacific Coast. First proposed nearly a century ago, the new railroad is patterned after the high-speed rail lines of the French with welded rails and special roadbeds.
NEW YORK GETS FIRE EQUIPMENT THAT CAN REACH 13 STORIES
The New York City Fire Department is able to reach new heights in rescue efforts as they unveil two new hydraulic ladders that can be raised to the 13th floor of any highrise building.
MARINES DEMONSTRATE NEW TOOL, THE PORTABLE LANDING STRIP
The latest device to enable the Marines to get the situation well in hand; portable landing strips that will handle carrier-based jets after a beachhead is established.
A BABY IS BORN TO MAGGIE THE GIRAFFE
The tall tale of the day, a giraffe is born to Maggie, a star at the Whipsnade, England Zoo. The 3-week old cutie is bound to be a stellar attraction like her mom.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO:
President Franklin D. Roosevelt leads rites at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
It was Election year and Alf Landon and Frank Knox ran on the Republican ticket only, to be snowed under by Roosevelt.
The latest marvel in communications; facsimile transmission by radio.
Before most grade-crossings were eliminated this barrier that rose from a pit to stop cars was tested.
Air-Conditioning was the coming industry and this inventor came up with an air-conditioned suit.
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| keywords: mexico, rail line, new york fire department, marines, baby giraffe, franklin d. roosevelt, fax by radio |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61045)
LONDON MEETINGS CAP PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY'S TOUR OF EUROPE
Premier Nikita Khrushchev and President John F. Kennedy conclude their series of talks in Vienna before the President flies on to London for the climax of his European tour. The President and Soviet Premier solved few problems, but they did get U.S.-Russian relations back on a high diplomatic plane once more
DOMININICAN DICTATOR TRUJILLO IS BURIED
As Dominican dictator Trujillo is buried before thousands of weeping mourners, the scramble for power is on, with his son Rafael, the current front-runner to grab the country for himself.
SOUTH AFRICA CELEBRATES ITS NEW STATUS AS THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa joins the legion of free nations, as she becomes the Republic of South Africa. Her Governor-General becomes President as she also breaks away from the British Commonwealth of Nations.
BELMONT STAKES WON BY A RACEHORSE NAMED SHERLUCK
'Carry Back' doesn't make one of his 'look at him come from behind' finishes in the Belmont Stakes and finishes 7th while 'Sherluck', at 65 to 1, is the winner.
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| keywords: john f. kennedy, dominican dictator trujillo, south africa, belmont stakes, horse race, horseracing |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61046)
VICE-PRESIDENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON ADDRESSES WEST POINT GRADUATES
Vice President Lyndon Johnson addresses the graduates from the Military Academy at West Point. He exhorts them to battle for human rights, as they all become Second Lieutenants. At Annapolis, graduating Midshipmen are addressed by an old Navy man; President John F. Kennedy. He tells the 784 new Ensigns that he rose from his naval rank to Commander in Chief by skirting a Navy rule to stay away from politics.
ATLAS ROCKET EXPLODES ON LAUNCHING PAD
An advanced-type ATLAS rocket, exploded on its launching pad at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Being launched from a new type of underground pad it exploded spectacularly, a multi-million dollar loss for our space program.
HOLLYWOOD MOVIE 'ROMANOFF AND JULIET' PREMIERES
There's a gala international world premiere of the new Universal-International picture 'Romanoff And Juliet' in New York with many members of United Nations delegates among the guests.
INTERNATIONAL MOTORBOAT CLASSIC
Speedboat kings from a half a dozen European countries compete in Germany for the racing crown. You must have water in your blood to compete in this; preferably ice water.
EUROPEAN GYMNASTICS CUP FINALS
Gymnasts from 17 countries, 33 in all, compete for the European Gymnastics Cup and it’s the Soviet entrant that shows them all up as she walks off with a graceful exhibition of skill on the bars. She is tops, bar none.
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| keywords: lyndon johnson, atlas rocket explosion, international motorboat classic, european gymnastics cup finals |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61047)
QUEEN ELIZABETH CELEBRATES HER BIRTHDAY AND REVIEWS COLOR GUARD
Colorful pomp for a royal wedding. Scots, Irish and Coldstream Guards take part in, 'Trooping the Colors' for Queen Elizabeth on her 'official birthday'. She was 35 in April, but celebrates her natal day in June and all of the centuries-old color and tradition of the Monarch's birthday celebration is vividly caught by the cameras.
PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY RETURNS TO WASHINGTON FROM WEEKEND VACATION
President Kennedy arrives back in Washington after a weekend of rest at Palm Beach, using crutches. An old injury was aggravated in May, but now his Press Secretary says he is improving. Later he meets with Premier Fanfani of Italy.
PRINCESS GRACE AND PRINCE RAINIER OF MONACO TOUR IRELAND
A Princess in Kellyland! Princess Grace and Prince Rainier of Monaco arrive on a state visit to Ireland, birthplace of her ancestors.
FIRST LADY JACQUELINE KENNEDY TOURS GREECE
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy conquers Greece as she conquered Europe as she tours on a vacation and witnesses ancient Greek drama.
DUKE OF KENT WEDS
The Duke of Kent is wed amid colorful rites at the Cathedral of York. His cousin, Queen Elizabeth heads a long list of royalty in attendance.
ACTOR CLARK GABLE'S SON IS CHRISTENED
At St. Cyril's Church in Encino, California, the posthumous son of actor Clark Gable is baptized with scores of celebrities attending.
A WESTERN RODEO THRILLER FOR CHARITY
A bunch of boys whoop it up at San Jose, California, in a Rodeo for a firemen’s fund; but the animals have no charity in their hearts. Win or loose, though, the riders get thrilling results in the end.
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| keywords: queen elizabeth birthday, president john f. kennedy, princess grace, prince rainier, jacqueline kennedy |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61048)
NEW U.S. SUBMARINE JOINS FLEET
The count of America's atomic subs rises to 25 as the daughter of Thomas Alva Edison christens an underwater craft in his honor. The USS Thomas A. Edison can fire the nuclear-tipped Polaris missiles more than fifteen hundred miles to a given target.
FIRST LADY JACKIE KENNEDY VISITS GREECE
Like any other tourist in Greece First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy finds fascination in the ancient ruins; the famed Acropolis in particular. Later she is received by the King and Queen.
RUSSIANS BUILD MASSIVE EARTH-MOVING SHOVEL
The Russians have come up with a massive earth-moving shovel that can handle 26,000 cubic yards a day. It supplies enough ore to keep the furnaces busy.
TRAIN WRECK KILLS 35 IN WEST GERMANY
Thirty-five German commuters, bound for work, died in a head-on collision between two trains using a single track during repair work.
U.S. EASES IMPORT RESTRICTIONS FOR RUSSIAN CAVIAR
There's a boom among Russian sturgeon fishermen as the United States eases import restrictions on Soviet caviar. It should be an export to gladden the heart and stomach of the epicure.
U.S. SPACE CAPSULE ON DISPLAY IN ROME, ITALY
At an International Fair in Rome, Freedom 7, the U.S. space capsule goes on exhibit. The U.S. thus gives everyone a chance to see the vehicle that made our flight a success.
THE CIRCUS RUSSIAN-STYLE
Circuses in Russia are the most popular entertainment; and this show gives you an idea why. The clowns, of course, are the most popular along with a trained hippo coming a very close second.
A NEW WEST COAST SPORT
Kids on the West Coast come up with still another new fad; sliding ranges made of plastic that open the way for all sorts of acrobatics and they skid down range.
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| keywords: nuclear submarine, first lady jacqueline kennedy, russian caviar, u.s. space capsule, russian circus |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61049)
100,000 MARCH IN WEST BERLIN TO PROTEST COMMUNIST THREAT
More than 1,500 separate rally’s throughout West Germany mark the 8th Anniversary of the anti-Communist uprising in East Germany. With Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev renewing his threat to recognize the East German government, the free Germans put on a show of unity that sees 100,000 mass before City Hall.
BRITISH MILITARY EXERCISE IS AN IMPRESSIVE SHOW OF COMBAT POWER
In the largest military maneuvers since the end of the war, units of the British Navy, Army and Air Force take part in Operation 'Saucy Sue' in an impressive show of combat power.
NEW CARGO PLANE UNVEILED IN CANADA
A new cargo plane with a tail that swings away from loading makes its debut in Canada. As it cuts loading time, the new plane is expected to lead to reduced rates.
FASHIONABLE HATS COMPETE WITH HORSES
There's a new multi-million dollar grandstand at ancient Ascot race track, but even that doesn't overshadow the presence of Queen Elizabeth and the parade of women's new hats that compete with the horses for attention.
RECORDS FALL AT TRACK AND FIELD MEET
Records fall at the National Collegiate Field and Track Championships in Philadelphia as the crowd is treated to a thrilling meet as they see Dyrol Burleson run a 4:05 minute mile.
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| keywords: west berlin protest march, demonstrations, british military exercise, track meet, running |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61050)
PRIME MINISTER HAYATO IKEDA OF JAPAN VISITS WASHINGTON
Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda of Japan found himself caught up in a whirlwind of activity upon his arrival in Washington to confer with President John F. Kennedy and other U.S. officials. He was honored at a reception given by Eric Johnston; had luncheon with the President and former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and then sailed the Potomac with President Kennedy aboard his yacht.
NATO CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is 10 years old and a parade marks a successful decade of maintaining peace in Europe against the Red menace.
POPE JOHN XXIII WELCOMES CHURCH LEADERS
The first Ecumenical Council since 1869 is convening in Rome in an effort to unite the Eastern and Greek Orthodox Churches with the Roman Church.
CHINESE RACE DRAGON BOATS
On Formosa, 24-man crews race their ponderous Dragon Boats down the Tatmsui River. They say 'Keep your sleek Western shells, we'll stick to craft that takes muscle to maneuver'.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO:
The Democratic Convention in Philadelphia nominates Franklin D. Roosevelt for his second term as Alben Barkley delivers the keynote address and a riot breaks out as Al Smith followers declare the nomination has been steam-rolled.
The worst heat wave in history gripped the country, causing a billion dollars damage and brings death to more than a thousand. From plague-ridden crops to melting pavements, both country side and cities felt the unprecedented weather.
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| keywords: prime minister hayato ikeda of japan, nato, pope john xxiii, chinese dragon boats, heat wave, franklin d. roosevelt |
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