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Newsreels: 1947 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1947 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1947. 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 1947 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1947. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1947 (UE47051)
FDR HOME IS SHRINE
WARM SPRINGS – The “Little White House,” Georgia home of the late Pres. Roosevelt and scene of his death, is deeded to the state as a permanent shrine to FDR’s memory. Gov. Thompson accepts the home on behalf of Georgia.
POPE CONFERS SAINTHOOD
VATICAN CITY – In impressive church rites, led by Pope Pius XII, sainthood is conferred upon three holy men during the largest mass canonization in centuries. Forty-thousand pilgrims attend the St. Peter’s ceremony.
TOM THUMB MOTOR CAR
MUNICH, GERMANY – An amazing three-pound auto runs for an hour on a few drops of oil. The Tom Thumb buggy is a toy of technical importance; a David in size but a Goliath in performance.
FORD-FIRESTONE WEDDING
AKRON, OHIO – The social event of the year – the wedding of Martha Firestone, daughter of the tire company head, and William Ford, grandson of Henry Ford. Thousands attend reception at Harvel Manor.
FERRIER WINS PRO GOLF
DETROIT – Big Jim Ferrier, the Australian born pro, proves a master on the greens and holes out to win the P.G.A. links title and trophy. He defeats Chick Harbert of Meadowbrook, 2 and 1.
THE TRAIN OF TOMORROW
CHICAGO – A glimpse into the future of luxury train travel is provided by G.M.’s astounding new streamliner, “Train of Tomorrow,” which is fitted with a dazzling array of features, including Astra Domes and radio-telephones.
PUSSY GETS THE GATE!
BELLEVUE, WASH. – Attired in gay nighties, contestants in this goofy derby wind up the clock, then race to the front door where they give kitty the gate. Cat Putter-Outers have a field day. Poor pussy! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1947 (UE47052)
SAYS WAR TRAINING IS VITAL
BOSTON, MASS. – At Faneuil Hall, “Cradle of Liberty,” Dr. Karl T. Compton of M.I.T., U.M.T. chief, tells delegates at National Security Committee meeting that America must adopt military training to meet the threat of attack.
TRUMAN ASKS EQUALITY
WASHINGTON – Pres. Truman, speaking at the Lincoln Memorial before vast throng of Americans, demands that we fight harder to provide equality for all our citizens. He calls for end of racial barriers.
OLD-AGE GROUP AT CAPITOL
WASHINGTON – The Townsend pension-plan bandwagon rolls into the Capital to spur passage of the national prosperity plan - $100 a month to all over sixty. Dr. Townsend and thousands of his followers convene on Capitol steps.
FRENCH “REDS” DEMONSTRATE
PARIS – In a renewal of demonstrations protesting French policies, thousands of communist workers assemble at the National Assembly. Police battle the rioters, and several are injured.
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
HARVARD OARSMEN WIN
SEATTLE – A great Harvard crew rows to victory on Lake Washington, noising out a determined Yale shell by less than a length, and setting a new speed record for the course. The Washington oarsmen finish third.
MARBLE CHAMPS KNUCKLE DOWN
WILDWOOD, N.J. – Trick shooting boys – and girls, too – from all parts of the U.S. gather for the National Marbles Tournament, with some fancy knuckle-work in evidence. The champ is Ben Sklar of Pittsburgh.
STUNT MEN COME TO GRIEF
FRANCE – The odds catch up with the motorcycle stunt men, rehearsing for thrill show. The trapeze-cycle crashes into the barrier – and oops! The driver takes a nasty spill, is carried from the arena badly injured. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1947 (UE47053)
SPAIN HAILS MRS. PERON
SPAIN – Argentina’s First Lady receives a triumphant welcome during her good-will visit in Spain. The attractive Ambassadress from the Argentine dazzles countless thousands, during a tour which includes a huge reception by Franco in Madrid.
NEWS IN BRIEF
6-ENGINED JET BOMBER
BALTIMORE – The Army Air Force’s great new XB-48, a six-motored jet-propelled bomber, undergoes test flights at the Glenn Martin plant. She’ll carry ten tons of bombs at 480 miles per hour.
FRENCH BATHING BEAUTIES
FRANCE – Alluring French lassies in alluring (meaning “brief”) bathing suits strut their stuff for the edification of the judges (AND the male populace). One excitable spectator really falls for this sort of thing!
DUTCH HERRING FLEET SAILS
THE HAGUE – Holland’s famed herring fleet – sixty boats and hundreds of skilled hands – sets out for calm seas and a huge harvest from the deep. In the North Sea, the nets are set and the “net profits” are hauled aboard.
TRUMAN HONORS ACHESON
WASHINGTON – In a surprise ceremony in the White House Rose Garden, the President presents the Medal for Merit to Dean Acheson, retiring Undersecretary of State, for his efforts for victory and peace.
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
SOAP BOX DERBY RUN
BROOKLYN – Four hundred youngsters from the Metropolitan area get away in the eliminations of the All-America Soap Box Derby at Prospect Park. Nicky Nicastro in his “Fireball Special” wins.
KID SLUGGERS LET FLY
CORAL GABLES – Pin-weight boxing! At the War Memorial Youth Center, scrappy youngsters ranging in age from three to six exchange blows in a junior-grade thriller. The kids are small but the bouts are king-size! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1947 (UE47054)
TRUMAN CALLS FOR WORLD COOPERATION
CHARLOTTESVILLE – World peace will not be secure until all nations work together for peace, Pres. Truman tells Independence Day throng at Monticello, the home of Tomas Jefferson. Mr. Truman also avers that some nations have taken an erroneous stand on the Marshall aid plan.
WAR CRIMINALS PAY PENALTY
SHANGHAI, CHINA – Jap war criminals, including the notorious “Tiger of Kiangyin,” pay the supreme penalty for their atrocities. They are executed, and angry mobs storm police lines to glimpse their bodies.
BEAUTY QUEENS COMPETE
PANAMA CITY, FLA. – Forty-six young Dixie belles vie for honors in beach pageant at Panama City, replete with spectacular float parade. The winner is lovely Bobby Sauls, who is crowned “Miss Southeast.”
KIDS ON POLICE OUTING
CONEY ISLAND – Seven thousand thrilled orphans are happy guests of the Police Anchor Club on an outing at Steeplechase Park. There’s rides and excitement, and plenty of good things to eat.
AVIATION IN THE NEWS
PRESIDENT’S NEW PLANE
SANTA MONICA – The “Independence”, a specially built Douglas DC-6 transport, rolls off the assembly line and takes off for her first test flight. The very latest in modern flying comfort. Happy Landing!
MIDGET PLANE FLOWN
VAN NUYS, CALIF. – The smallest all metal airplane to the world – an 800 lb. midget with a 19 foot wing takes off for test flights. The amazing little flying Lilliputt hits 200 m.p.h.
“THE BABE” COMES HOME
DENVER – Mrs. George Zaharias – Babe Didrickson – comes home from her golfing victory in England, to the cheers and acclaim of her hometown friends. “The Babe” and her husband receive a warm welcome.
NEW HIGH IN WATER SPORTS
ATLANTIC CITY – Here’s a dare-devil way to way to beat the heat: dive from a blimp 100 feet into the ocean. Joe Hackney, 48, and Russ Dotson, 30, do just that – and make it look easy!
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
U.S. TENNIS STARS SHINE
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND – The best net stars from the U.S. – Jack Kramer, Margaret Osborne and others – divide the honors amongst themselves by winning four titles and sharing in a fifth at Wimbledon. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1947 (UE47055)
ELIZABETH BETROTHED
LONDON – Princess Elizabeth, heiress to the throne, is engaged to Lt. Philip Mountbatten, who renounced a princedom of Greece to become a British subject. Newsreel clips show colorful and dramatic scenes from a future Queen’s varied career.
COAL PACT SIGNED
WASHINGTON – At United Mine Workers’ headquarters, much needed coal is assured the nation as John L. Lewis and the Coal Operators sign new contracts. Under new terms, miners win big wage boosts.
LOGGING IN THE TYROL
AUSTRIA – Spectacular scenes of a flood of logs, racing down mountain stream! When the dams are opened, the raging cataract of water carries the timber miles downstream, in a veritable Niagara of logs.
FILM STARS AT PREMIERE
LOS ANGELES – The gala premier of “Black Narcissus,” the J. Arthur Rank hit featuring Deborah Kerr, draws a colorful gathering of movie big wigs, including Mr. Rank and Miss Kerr, and many others.
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
LOCKE WINS RICH GOLF MEET
CHICAGO – Bobby Locke, the South African links perfectionist, tops Ed (Porky) Oliver by six strokes and wins first prize money of $7,000 in the Tam O’Shanter tourney. The 36-hole play off shows amazing shooting.
“ARMED” WINS STARS & STRIPES
CHICAGO – It’s a stretch duel between “Armed” and “With Pleasure” in the rich Arlington Park classic, with the former winning before a huge holiday throng of turf fanciers. This is horse-racing at its best. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1947 (UE47056)
CANCER SLOGAN CHOSEN
From coast-to-coast, that hated killer of man Cancer receives nation-wide attention. The slogan contest is over, and the winning slogan “Arrest Cancer – It’s Wanted For Murder” is flashed to the nation by Walter Winchell.
JAP WHALERS ON JOB
AT SEA – In the iceberg-infested waters of the North Pacific, Jap whalers pursue the valuable whale. Modern methods of harpooning and cutting are used and a rich haul of the creatures results.
NEW G.O.P. “LANDSLIDE”
WASHINGTON – It’s another Republican landslide (in the 5th) when the G.O.P. ball playing Congressmen score six runs to sew up the game, 16-13. It’s all fun (no politics) and everybody gets a laugh.
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
WATER-SKIING ROUND-UP
CYPRESS GARDENS – Now it’s water-skiing – without skis. An expert at the famed aquatic wonderland speeds along at a fast clip – in his bare feet!
SEATTLE – A water-ski spectacle deluxe! The Pacific Northwest championships bring out the experts for a gala nautical festival. You’ll see nerve-wracking spills!
BULL-WHIP CHAMPION
AUSTRALIA – From “Down Under” comes this picture oddity of Australia’s championship Bull-whip expert – an Aborigine who can make his ship “talk,” and who can flick a cigarette out of a man’s mouth – blindfolded! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1947 (UE47057)
THE PARIS CONFERENCE
PARIS, FRANCE – The Marshall Plan for European recovery is speeded by leaders of Britain, France, Turkey and other nations. Russia and her satellites are absent. Premier Bidault opens the vital conference upon which the fate of Western Europe depends.
CHILE PRES. ON TOUR
ARGENTINA – Pres. Gonzalez Videla of Chile receives warm welcome, and embrace, from Pres. Peron as he arrives during his goodwill visit of Latin America.
BRAZIL – A round of glitering ceremonies awaits Videla at Rio, where Pres. Dutra confers upon him a high Brazilian decorations.
FRENCH HONOR F.D.R.
WASHINGTON – Mrs. Roosevelt receives the Medaille Militaire from Ambassador Bonnet. Honor was conferred posthumously upon the late Pres. Roosevelt; Pres. Truman attends ceremony.
BRITISH FILM HEAD SAILS
NEW YORK – J. Arthur Rank, noted British motion picture leader who has been visiting with his wife in this country sails for home on board the “Queen Elizabeth.”
ABC’S FOR BEACH QUEENS
DAYTONA BEACH – At the beach charm school, cute Dixie misses learn to be real bathing beauties. Play and exercise help their figures and a bit of beach magic is debunked by our wary cameraman.
MODERN VENUS CONTEST
BROOKLYN – Pretty Chris Holley of Manhattan has the measurements necessary for victory in the Modern Venus Contest at Steeplechase Park. After the measuring tape proves a point, she is crowned winner.
FRENCH BIKE MARATHON
FRANCE – For the ultimate in long-distance bike thrills, the “Tour de France” has everything; treacherous mountain curves and crowded city streets. For hundreds of miles, it’s nip and tuck and excitement galore.
SPECTACULAR “DITCHING”
FLORIDA – From the air – spectacular scenes of novel “ditching” (water landing)tests on a B-17 Flying Fortress. Flown by remote control, the huge bomber remains afloat after rigorous tests.
JAPS SEE ARMY PARADE
TOKYO – Gen. MacArthur, his wife and son, as well as many other allied dignitaries, review a monster parade of Occupation forces, and thousands of Japanese line the streets for the July 4th parade. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1947 (UE47058)
STYMIEî WINS GOLD CUP
NEW YORK ñ ìStymieî comes from behind in the rich Empire Gold Cup Race at Belmont Park to boost his earnings to a record all time high of $678,000. Photo finish and victory over ìNatchezî is a pictorial thriller. The weather was typical ñ wet!
MARSHALL ASKS AID FOR D.P.íS
WASHINGTON ñ Secretary of State George C. Marshall, appearing before Congress Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on Stratton Bill, urges passage of law to permit entry into the U.S. of 100,000 displaced persons.
ìSTRATOCRUISERî TAKES OFF
SEATTLE ñ The huge, double-decker ìStratocruiser,î passenger version of the B-29, rolls out for test flights. The 80-passenger Boeing transport takes off quickly despite tremendous weight.
TRUMAN HONORS G.I. KEGLERS
WASHINGTON ñ Injured in combat but experts withal, three paralyzed veterans demonstrate their skill on the White House alleys and later receive trophies from the President himself.
FRENCH MARK BASTILLE DAY
PARIS ñ The anniversary of the storming of the Bastille is celebrated with a spectacular parade of French soldiers, sailors and marines. Pres. Auriol, Premier Ramadier, U.S. Ambassador and thousands of others witness stirring parade.
ARGENTINE ìQUINTSî FOUR
BUENOS AIRES ñ The Diligenti quintuplets ñ three girls and two boys ñ celebrate their fourth birthday. Following the traditional cakes, the cute youngsters have their own dance in real Latin style.
AQUATENNIAL CELEBRATION
MINNEAPOLIS ñ Glitter and festivities take over along Nicollet Ave., as the gala Aquatennial Parade unfolds before countless thousands. Gov. Youngdall and Mayor Humphrey head the procession, with colorful floats and pretty girls much in evidence. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1947 (UE47059)
CHINA FARMS FLOODED
KWANTUNG – Already destitute by the ravages of war, wide areas of So. China are inundated and thousands are homeless and without food. Spectacular air and ground scenes show the swirling waters at their crest as natives battle to save rice crops and strengthen weakened levees.
EMPEROR VISITS BIG DAM
KANAGAWA, JAPAN – Hirohito and his Empress inspect the huge new Sagama Dam, great supplier of electric power for a new Japan. The huge structure is duly opened, as hundreds cheer their Emperor.
MEET MISS TIP-TOPPER
LOS ANGELES – 200 members of the Tip Toppers Club, girls all over six-feet tall, parade down Hollywood Blvd. as their get-together begins. The coveted title goes to the tallest and the prettiest, Grace Tattu. Yes, suh!
TERROR GRIPS PALESTINE
PALESTINE – New terror grips this troubled Holy Land spot. Two British soldiers are kidnapped, and the round-up for suspects extends far and wide. Unremitting strife keeps Zion on edge.
ROYALL IN WAR POST
WASHINGTON – Kenneth C. Royall, former Undersecretary, is sworn in by his predecessor, War Secretary Patterson, at Pentagon ceremony attended by his family. He believes military preparedness the best assurance of peace.
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
POLO SCHOOL OPENS
PURCHASE, N.Y. – Sponsored by the U.S. Polo Assn., the first Polo School opens at the Blind Brook Turf club under George Oliver. Young college students learn their ABC’s from high scoring internat’l experts.
MODEL AIRPLANE ZOOM
ALEXANDRIA – Almost 1,000 miniature planes take the air in the National Capital Model Air Show at the Hybla Valley Airport. The amazing gas operated replicas zoom like atom age rockets.
STOCK CARS IN RACE
ATLANTA – Thousands of spectators get plenty of thrills as stock jalopies whiz and skid around the new dirt track. The 50-mile feature race has many narrow escapes from sudden death. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1947 (UE47060)
LINCOLN PAPERS REVEALED
WASHINGTON – After 21 years, the Robert Todd Lincoln collection of the papers of his father, Abraham Lincoln, are opened at the Library of Congress. Spectators view historic letters of the famed “Emancipator.”
FORRESTAL IS DEFENSE CHIEF
WASHINGTON – James V. Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy, moves up to become new over all secretary of defense under the new merger plan. He explains his views on new unification at news conference.
FILM CHIEF RETURNS HOME
NEW YORK – Eric Johnston, head of the Motion Picture Assn., returns by air from trip through Europe and England. He says U.S. films and newsreels are powerful forces for peace abroad.
PRESIDENT’S MOTHER MOURNED
GRAND VIEW, MO. – The nation mourns the passing of Mrs. Martha Truman, aged mother of the President. Newsreel clips show intimate scenes of Pres. Truman and his beloved mother, who died while he was flying to her bedside.
WHEAT HARVEST UNDERWAY
WALLA WALLA, WASH. – In the heart of the fertile Northwest wheat country, the annual harvest begins on the Miller Brothers ranch, where picturesque old-time mule-drawn combines are used.
SCOUTS OFF ON JAMBOREE
NEW YORK – Over one thousand Boy Scouts embark from Staten Island on the Army Transport Gen. Muir. The young citizens will attend the World Peace Jamboree in France as representatives of Uncle Sam.
DIAPER DERBY DIDOES
PALISADES PARK, N.J. – The fastest crawling toddler is crowned as climax of the 9th annual Diaper Derby. Over 50 tiny tots garbed in you-know-what crawl, bawl and finally cross the finish line.
FRONTIER RODEO DAYS
CHEYENNE, WYO. – Colorful Wild West thriller is the Frontier Days Rodeo. New York’s Gov. Dewey is in the stands as the cowhands ride herd on bucking broncs and rampaging steers. |
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