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Public Domain Stock Footage Newsreels 1961 April 17
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Synopsis: Cuban Forces Opposing Fidel Castro Open Offensive, First Pictures Of Russian Space Hero, Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower Travels Back Home, West German Chancellor Adenauer Meets Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson, Pro Hockey Stanley Cup Finals In Chicago, President John F. Kennedy JFK On Armed Forces Day... (read more)
Information: 1961 8 min BW
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Cuba
Cuban Forces Opposing Fidel Castro Open Offensive
Cuban army pilots bomb three military installations to open a full-scale invasion of the island. The pilots seek asylum in Florida as shell fragments are displayed to diplomats in Havana. Ambassador to the U.N., Adlai Stevenson answers charges of U. S. aggression in the United Nations as more troops train in Guatemala and Castro mobilizes forces.

Russia
First Pictures Of Russian Space Hero
Russia gives a wild welcome to Yuri Gagarin as he returns to Moscow after orbiting the earth. Western skepticism about the flight has no place in the ceremonies as the Major is welcomed by Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev and takes homage atop Lenin's tomb in Red Square.

United States
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower Travels Back Home
Former President Eisenhower is officially received by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as its most distinguished son. He says he's glad to have first permanent home in 45 years.

United States
West German Chancellor Adenauer Meets Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson
West German Chancellor Adenauer gets a wild Texas welcome as he visits Vice President Johnson's ranch in Stonewall. An old-fashioned barbeque and a 10-gallon hat make his visit complete.

United States
Pro Hockey Stanley Cup Finals In Chicago
For the first time in 23 years the Stanley Cup comes to Chicago. The Black Hawks take the playoffs from the Detroit Red Wings 5 to 1 in a thriller that is a fitting climax to an uphill fight. Brilliant play features the game.

United States
President John F. Kennedy On Armed Forces Day
President John F. Kennedy JFK speaks on Power For Peace. Excellent footage of the Presidential Seal of the United States.