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Newsreels: 1956 - November 5
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keywords: government and politics, presidential elections, president dwight d. eisenhower re-election, cold war, middle east war, suez crisis, israel, egypt, england, france, united states, hungary, hungarian revolt, russian intervention, tragedies and disasters, springhill nova scotia mine disaster, statue of liberty birthday, bedloe island, liberty island, sports, college basketball, michigan wolverines, iowa hawkeyes, ucla bruins, stanford indians
Synopsis: President Dwight D. Eisenhower Re-Elected In Landslide Vote, Peace Possible In Suez Crisis, Revolt In Hungary Is Crushed By Russian Tanks, Springhill Nova Scotia Mine Disaster, Statue Of Liberty Is 70 years Old, College Football: Michigan vs. Iowa, College Football: UCLA vs. Stanford (2013-745t.txt)...(read more)
- Date: 1956
- Duration: 00:06:13
- Sound: Yes
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: United States, Middle East, Hungary, Nova Scotia
President Dwight D. Eisenhower Re-Elected In Landslide Vote
Dwight D. Eisenhower has been returned to the White House with the biggest Republican win since Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860.
Peace Possible In Suez Crisis
As Israeli troops consolidate gains on the Sinai Peninsula, hope for a peaceful outcome to a Suez crisis rises with British Prime Minister Eden's offer to withdraw Anglo-French forces from the Canal Zone in favor of a U.N. Peacekeeping Force.
Revolt In Hungary Is Crushed By Russian Tanks
10,000 refugees escape from Hungary as the nation's hopes of freedom and its gallant revolt are crushed by seven Russian panzer divisions that take over in a lightning coup during negotiations for Russian withdrawal.
Springhill Nova Scotia Mine Disaster
Rescue operations in the Springhill, Nova Scotia mine disaster stop with the sealing of the mine to prevent a second coal-gas explosion and fire. 26 miners are still trapped, while 89 are rescued from the mile-deep shafts.
Statue Of Liberty Is 70 years Old
The 70th birthday of the Statue of Liberty is marked by ceremonies attended by 1,200 immigrants, changing the name of its site from Bedloe's Island to Liberty Island.
College Football: Michigan vs. Iowa
At Iowa City, the Wolverines of Michigan come from behind for the fourth year in a row to nip the unbeaten Hawkeyes of Iowa, 17-14.
College Football: UCLA vs. Stanford
At Los Angeles, the Bruins of UCLA score twice in the first period and go on to win an upset 14 - 13 victory over the Stanford Indians when a conversion attempt is blocked.
