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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 (UE61081)
PRO BASEBALL: WORLD SERIES
New York Yankees 13
Cincinnati Reds 5
It was all over in the first inning for the Cincinnati Reds when the Yankees erupted for five runs. The National Leaguers came back in the third with three tallies, but the mighty Yankees exploded again to wind up on top 13 to 5. It is the American Leaguers' 19th World Series title which they take - four games to one.
PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY MEETS WITH SOVIET FOREIGN MINISTER ANDREI GROMYKO
A meeting that may decide the fate of man is held at the White House between Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko and President Kennedy. The U.S. and Russia are reported to be still far apart on negotiations concerning the growing Berlin crisis.
PRINCESS MARGARET'S HUSBAND IS GIVEN A ROYAL TITLE
The Queen’s sister returns from a holiday in Scotland with her husband. The once plain Mr. Armstrong-Jones is now the Earl of Snowden; he was invested with the title so that the Princess' expected child will not be born a commoner.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Michigan 38
Army Tech 8
The vaunted big guns of the Kaydets football team are effectively spiked by Michigan as the Wolverines stop them in the air and on the ground. Michigan adds insult to injury by running their third-stringers in the final quarter.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Maryland 22
Syracuse 21
In the last minute gamble, the Maryland Terrapins run a conversion try against Syracuse successfully and thus come out one point on top. It's a see-saw battle that sees the Terrapins snap right back every time they're headed by Syracuse.
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| keywords: president john f. kennedy, foreign minister andrei gromyko, princess margaret, college football, army tech |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61082)
PRESIDENT KENNEDY: 'WE LIVE IN THE MOST DANGEROUS TIME IN HISTORY'
At a Washington News Conference, President John F. Kennedy says that the Berlin crisis is 'a very, very serious matter unless we can reach a peaceful accommodation'. Referring to Southeast Asia he says that there are 'other areas where we can become involved' and 'we happen to live in the most dangerous time in the history of the human race'.
HOLLYWOOD FILM 'BACK STREET' HAS GLITTERING WORLD PREMIERE
Chicago turns out with a street parade to welcome the first showing of UI's new movie version of Fannie Hurst's classic love story 'Back Street'. John Gavin and Virginia grey head the list of movie stars present.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Iowa State 35
USC 34
Top-rated Iowa is the heavy favorite and score early as they meet the University of Southern California on the West Coast. But the inspired playing of the Trojan eleven almost upsets the Iowa apple cart and they just squeak by: 35 to 34.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO:
A quarter of a century ago hurricanes weren't christened with girls’ names; but there was nothing anonymous about their fury. This one caused untold damage along the East Coast as floods in Texas added to the years' toll by natures' fury.
The fabulous billionaire, John D. Rockefeller, takes his annual trek South. He was 97 and this was his last trip.
In the pre-jet age they were experimenting with catapult-launched planes to span the Atlantic. Amateur inventors were dreaming too. Here’s a foot propelled plane that zooms down a runway and soars into the air; for one whole foot!
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| keywords: president john f. kennedy, back street, college football, iowa state, usc, john d. rockefeller, hurricanes |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61083)
ALL WEST COAST PLANES GROUNDED DUE TO JOINT U.S. - CANADIAN MILITARY EXERCISE
The largest air defense exercise ever held in the Western World has all civilian aircraft grounded for a 12-hour period. From Los Angeles to Idlewild, airports are strangely silent as nearly 3,000 flights involving tens of thousands of passengers are cancelled for the joint U.S. - Canadian defense exercise. 1,800 fighter aircraft make more than 6,000 sorties in repelling simulated 'enemy bombers'.
TAIWAN MARKS ANNIVERSARY
Chiang Kai-Shek, Leader of the free Chinese in Taiwan, marks the 50th Anniversary of the overthrow of the Manqhu dynasty. Over 10,000 citizens take part in the colorful pageant.
SHAH OF IRAN VISITS FRANCE, CONFERS WITH PRESIDENT CHARLES DE GAULLE
The Middle Eastern ruler is received with all the pomp and ceremony at Frances' command as the Shah Of Iran arrives in Paris for a 3-day state visit with his wife who was once a student in the city.
FASHION DESIGNER IN SPAIN SHOW OFF THEIR FALL FASHIONS
Fashion designers in Spain are late-entrants in the International haute couture sweepstakes. But for the Fall season they are making a big splash with some striking fashions.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Notre Dame 30
USC 0
The Trojans, who surprised everyone a week ago by almost upsetting Iowa, run up against something different as they meet Notre Dame and go down to a 30 to 0 whitewash.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Michigan State 28
Michigan 0
Michigan State appears to be on the way to national honors as they swamp Michigan, 28 - 0. With a clutch of fast-moving backs, the Spartans dominate most of the game and play an unbelievably smooth game of pigskin punishment.
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| keywords: military exercise, taiwan, shah of iran, fashion design, college football, usc, notre dame, michigan state |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61084)
50 MEGATONS - U. S. PROTESTS RED SUPER BOMB TEST
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev addresses the 22nd Congress of the Communist Party and in his marathon talk promises the Russians a workers utopia; in 20 years! Of more immediacy to a worried world is his announcement that the Reds are set to explode a huge bomb of 50 Megatons. This brought a quick request from the United States not to do so. Secretary of State Dean Rusk points out that such an explosion is not necessary from a technical point of view.
RUSSIANS COMPLETING ANNUAL REINDEER ROUNDUP
They have roundups on the steppes of Central Asia, too; but they differ from the ones in the American West. The Russians are completing their annual reindeer roundup; they use the horns for medicine.
KOKOMO JR., AMERICAS' FAVORITE TELEVISION CHIMP
With the servant problem what it is today, Kokomo Jr., a well behaved c himp, whips up a batch of scones himself as he prepares for his guests and an evening of monkey business.
HAT FASHIONS ARE A MUST FOR EVENING WEAR CHIC
Fashion designers have decreed that Hats are a MUST for evening wear and here are what the chic dining out will be wearing. In New York models display some creations that should turn pretty heads.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Columbia 11
Yale 0
Twenty thousand in Yale Bowl see the Elis go down to defeat for the first time after winning 11 straight games. Columbia pulls the string as the Lions roar to a 11 – 0 victory. They pass for a touchdown and kick a field goal – the first points scored on Yale this season.
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| keywords: nuclear bomb testing, reindeer, kokomo jr., womens' hat fashions, college football |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61085)
UNREST GROWS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
The undercurrent of seething unrest in the Dominican Republic is breaking into the open with increasing frequency. In the latest series of demonstrations, scores are injured and one student dies. Reports have the Trujillo family fleeing to exile.
LAUNCH FIRST OF NEW GERMAN U-BOAT SUBAMARINE
The first German submarine to be built since that nation went down to defeat in 1945 is launched at the Kiel Shipyards. The new subs will be designed for operation in the Baltic area; this time, however, they'll prowl in the defense of Democracy and NATO.
CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE TRAIN 'ON SITE'
The mountains that brood in of Canada's Banff National Park are a lofty classroom for Wardens and members of the Mounted Police as they study rescue techniques firsthand so that they may save the adventuresome from themselves.
HOLLYWOOD FILM 'SPARTACUS' ENTERS SECOND YEAR AT THE PANTAGES THEATRE
It's a happy anniversary for a picture that has enthralled the world. “Spartacus” begins its second year at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles as producer Edward Lewis and stars Johanna Barnes and John Gavin do the honors with a birthday cake.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Texas 33
Arkansas 7
The Longhorns of Texas go out and gore Arkansas as they run up their fifth straight game with a lopsided score. Arkansas gets a lone touchdown in the third quarter, otherwise it's Texas, all the way.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Michigan State 17
Notre Dame 7
76,000 see a clash of giants Notre Dame and Michigan State - with the Irish dominating the game the first half. However, Michigan state comes to life in the third quarter and the Spartans show no mercy as they rip the Irish to green shreds.
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| keywords: dominican republic, west german submarines, canadian mounted police, college football |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61088)
ATMOSPHERIC TESTS AN OPTION SAYS PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY
While reassuring the nation that we have military strength greater than any other Nation, President Kennedy says that we will go ahead with plans to conduct nuclear tests in the atmosphere if we find that Russia's recent blast makes that necessary.
FORMER PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN VISITS WHITE HOUSE
A former tenant of 1600 Pennsylvania returns for an overnight stay. Former President Harry S. Truman makes his first visit to the White House in eight years.
U.S. DANCE CRAZE NOW HAS EUROPE DOING THE "TWIST"
Since the days of the Founding Fathers many of America's great cultural achievements have traveled abroad to bring joy and enlightenment. Now the 'Twist' is our latest contribution and it's taking the Europe by storm.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Colorado 22
Oklahoma 14
Oklahoma, without a win this year, goes down to defeat for the fifth straight time in the hands of the Colorado Buffalos. The Sooners start strong, but when Colorado gets rolling - that's all folks.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO:
A quarter of a century, ago President Franklin D. Roosevelt was re-elected to a second term in an unprecedented landslide. Running against Kansan Alf Landon, Mr. Roosevelt took 46 out of 48 states as 50,000,000 people went to the polls. He went on, of course, to a third and fourth term.
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| keywords: nuclear weapons testing, john f. kennedy, harry s. truman, the twist, college football, franklin d. roosevelt |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61089)
PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA NEHRU AND PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY CONFER
One of the most important foreign leaders to make a visit to the United States, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru is greeted by President John F. Kennedy at Quonset Point R.I., before they plunge into a series of talks that will include most of the problems facing the world today.
U THANT OF BURMA IS ELECTED NEW SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE U. N.
The General Assembly finally resolved an issue and ends a crisis that has lasted six weeks. U Thant of Burma is elected Secretary-General to fill the unexpired term of Dag Hammarskjold.
PRINCESS MARGARET HAS A SON TO THE DELIGHT OF BRITONS
The Queen's sister and the Earl of Snowden are the proudest parents in all of Britain as they have their first child, fifth in line to the throne.
POPE JOHN XXIII CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY AND CORONATION
It's a dual celebration for Pope John XXIII as he officiates at solemn rites in St. Peter's marking his 3rd anniversary as Pope and his 80th birthday.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Minnesota 13
Michigan State 0
Minnesota knocks Michigan from the undefeated ranks and the number one perch in the nation in a bang-up game that sees the Gophers outplay the Spartans all the way.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Louisiana State 10
Mississippi 7
Another upset as the number two team, Mississippi, is scuttled by their old jinx, Louisiana State. Old Man Upset had a big evening tonight.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Ohio State 29
Iowa State 13
Some of the most sparkling play of the season is uncorked by Ohio State as they remain undefeated. Interceptions, runs and pass plays that look like something out of fiction.
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| keywords: prime minister nehru, president john f. kennedy, u.n. secretary general u thant, princess margaret, college football |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1961 (UE61090)
DAMAGE TOLL CLIMBS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRE DISASTER
The worst fire in Southern California history rages through the foothills in the Bel-Air and Brentwood districts of Los Angeles County. The blaze raced with incredible swiftness through the brush-choked canyons and destroyed more than 750 homes. Many were in the 100,000 class and owned by motion picture luminaries. Damage in the 14,000 acre fire is estimated at upwards of $20 million.
DEMOCRATS WIN IN KEY EAST COAST ELECTIONS
Mayor Robert F. Wagner is re-elected Mayor of New York City and emerges as a power in the Democratic Party. Bucking Tammany and state party leaders he won handily, while in New Jersey, the dark horse Democratic candidate for Governor, Richard J. Hughes, upsets the Republican candidate, former Labor Secretary James P. Mitchell.
PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY IN TALKS WITH PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA NEHRU
The White House is the scene of some of the most important talks the President has ever held with a foreign leader; those with Prime Minister Nehru of India. They confer during an informal stroll around the White House grounds. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy is also in the spotlight as she buys the first Christmas Seals to fight epidemic diseases.
TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO:
Henry Ford, famed motor magnate, goes back to school at his reconstructed village where his boyhood school was rebuilt.
The man who made the FBI famous, J. Edgar Hoover, received one of his innumerable citations - this one from the Boy Scouts.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull sailed for South America and a peace conference. He was in office at the time of Pearl Harbor.
The Papal Secretary of State, Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli visited the United States. He later became Pope Pius XII.
A reporter named Dorothy Kilgallen raced around the world on scheduled airlines. She made it in 24 days, but a rival made it in 18.
Every era has its fads and fancies - 25 years ago it was painted stockings and the girls had themselves out on a limb - or two.
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| keywords: california forest fire, democratic party, president john f. kennedy, prime minister nehru, j. edgar hoover |
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