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Newsreels 1956 November 8
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keywords: president dwight d. eisenhower, hungarian revolt, hiroshima maidens, santa claus, christmas parade, fashion parade, pro football, chicago bears, los angeles rams
Synopsis: President Dwight D. Eisenhower Re-Elected In Landslide, Hungarians Fight Against Red Oppression As Thousands Flee, Hiroshima Maidens Survivors Of The Atom Bomb Return Home, Santa Claus Uses Flying Saucer In Holiday Parade, Fashion Parade Of Winter Chic, Pro Football Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams...(read more)
- Date: 1956
- Duration: 00:06:28
- Sound: Yes
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: United States, Hungary
President Dwight D. Eisenhower Re-Elected In Landslide
President Dwight D. Eisenhower is re-elected to another 4 year term, defeating Democratic rival Adlai Stevenson by a landslide majority. As Ike carries 41 states with a greater popular vote than in 1952, Democrats retain control of House and Senate. Scenes show voting across the nation with Mr. Stevenson conceding defeat, and Ike's speech of acceptance.
Hungarian Revolt Against Red Oppression As Thousands Flee
Hungary continues fight against Red oppression. Actual scenes of Hungarian patriots battling Red (Soviet) tanks in Budapest, sniping from doors and windows against Russian armored might in a gallant, hopeless fight. Soviet flags and books are burned in a last defiant gesture. Meanwhile, the last of thousands of refugees cross the frontier into Austria, just before Russian tanks move up to seal the border with grim finality.
Hiroshima Maidens Survivors Of The Atom Bomb Return Home
The last group of Japanese girls who survived the atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima, Japan depart from San Francisco after a year and a half of plastic surgery in this country to remove radiation scars. These women known as "Hiroshima Maidens" were referred to as "hibakusha", meaning "explosion-affected people". Keloid scars marred their faces.
Santa Claus Uses Flying Saucer In Holiday Parade
In Allentown, Pa., Santa Claus makes his first 1956 appearance in a Flying Saucer to the cheers of thousands of youngsters. A gala party follows, with Saint Nick handing out presents to all.
Fashion Parade Of Winter Chic
Winter fashions in season and oh so chic. Natty in their new sports attire for winter, ski-birds arrive full of hope for snow. There's no snow, but you'll applaud the clothes that are "beating the season".
Pro Football: Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams
At Los Angeles Coliseum, the Chicago Bears come from behind to edge the Los Angeles Rams and make it five in a row. Long runs and spectacular aerials keep 70,000 football fans cheering their teams. Bears 35. Rams 24.
