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Newsreels: 1953 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1953 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1953. 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 1953 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1953. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53071)
AMERICAN LEGION PARADE IS AN INTERNATIONAL EVENT IN ST. LOUIS
100,000 march of ten hours, all forty-eight states and five foreign countries represented in the annual American Legion parade – an in-imitable spectacle as usual, despite broiling heat.
NEW MOROCCO SULTAN SIDI BE ARAFA HAILED
Fierce desert warrior tribes off Berbers come to the Holy City of Fez to hail Morocco’s new spiritual and temporal leader, Sultan Sidi ben Arafa.
TWO LONG-SOUGHT COMMUNIST FUGITIVES NABBED BY FBI IN CALIFORNIA
2 long-sought Communist fugitives from the law are seized by FBI agents at a High Sierra hideout, with Red underground workers who aided their flight. Four Reds are arraigned in San Francisco.
SLOAN SIMPSON BACK HOME IN NEW YORK CITY
Arriving on the S.S. America, Sloan Simpson is quizzed by reporters about her civil divorce from New York’s ex-Mayor O’Dwyer.
U.S. SOLDIERS OVERSEAS WELL-FED BUT WANT MORE LETTERS FROM HOME
Secretary of the Army Stevens reports that U.S. soldiers overseas are well-fed and quipped – but want mail from home.
NEW ROOM DEDICATED AT WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Officials and delegates of the motion picture and stage employees union dedicate a new room at Will Rogers’ Memorial Hospital.
COMEDIANS ABBOTT AND COSTELLO JUDGE BEAUTY CONTEST IN ENGLAND
High-jinks at the seashore as Bud Abbott and Lou Costello judge a contest called “beauty and the beach.”
NOTRE DAME BEGINS PRACTICE SESSIONS FOR FOOTBALL
Notre Dame begins practice sessions at South Bend, with the Fighting Irish pointing for a banner year in their 65th grid year.
ICE CAPADES IN ATLANTIC CITY
The Ice-Capades review presents it’s 1954 edition – glittering blades and eye-catching performances on the rink.
NEW ADDITION TO ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL, BURBANK, CALIFORNIA
A 2 million dollar 130 bed addition to Burbank’s St. Joseph’s Hospital, is dedicated, His Eminence James Francis Cardinal McIntyre officiating.
CANADIAN FOOTBALL HAS SEASON OPENING
Fans jam Toronto’s Varsity Stadium as the Big 4 football season gets under way. Toronto’s Argonauts down Montreal’s Alouettes in a last minute thriller. |
| keywords: american legion parade, morocco sultan sidi be arafa, comedians abbott and costello, ice capades |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53072)
HEAT AND HUMIDITY RECORDS TOPPLE IN COUNTRY WIDE HEAT WAVE
Sizzling hot weather grips the country far too long. Everywhere, heat and humidity records topple and the Nation swelters, blanketed by the late-summer heat wave.
AMERICAN LEGION ELECTS NEW NATIONAL COMMANDER AT ST. LOUIS CONVENTION
The American Legion Convention draws to a close with the election of Connecticut’s Arthur J. Connell as new National Commander.
BRITON REUNITED WITH RUSSIAN WIFE AFTER SEVEN YEARS
British Diplomat Alfred Hall is reunited with his Russian wife after a separation of seven years. Just given permission to leave Russia, she flies to him in Canada with their young son.
BRITAIN's FOREIGN SECRETARY EDEN RECUPERATES FROM RECENT OPERATION
Britain’s Foreign Secretary arrives in Athens, Greece to rest in the Mediterranean sun and recuperate from his recent operation.
RESCUERS SEARCH WRECKAGE OF CHARTER PLANE
Rescuers reach the wreckage of a chartered airliner that took off with 21 aboard, but find no signs of life. To date, 15 bodies have been found.
FASHION SHOW FOR CHIC STUDENTS ON CAMPUS
The latest styles for students take a bow with cute coeds cavorting in catchy costumes for campus capers.
BOXER ARCHIE MOORE VISITS ARGENTINA
Light-heavyweight boxing champion Archie Moore is greeted by President Peron as he enters the ring for an exhibition bout. An easy victory against a game opponent for the American star.
BULL RUNNING AND BULL WRESTLING IN ALCHCHETE, PORTUGAL
Bulls romp through the streets of Alcochete, Portugal with people chasing bull and bull chasing people. Later, in the ‘corrida’ the daring 'Forcados' wrestle said bull to the ground by sheer force of numbers.
SENATE MINORITY LEADER LYNDON B. JOHNSON HEAPS PRAISE ON HIS TEXAS
Senate Minority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson praises the spirit and achievements of his home state of Texas. |
| keywords: heat wave, american legion, british foreign secretary eden, college fahion show, boxer archie moore |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53074)
ARMY TESTS MAMMOTH 'ATOMIC CANNON' AT NEVADA TESTING GROUNDS
First films of the Army’s mammoth 'Amazon Annie' firing an actual atomic artillery shell in recent tests. It’s the most lethal missile ever hurled by an artillery piece.
SENATOR JOHN F. KENNEDY WEDS SOCIALITE JACQUELINE LEE BOUVIER
Newport recalls bygone days of social grandeur as the nuptials of Senator John F. Kennedy and beautiful socialite Jacqueline Lee Bouvier draw celebrities from across the Nation.
NEW AIR-SEA RESCUE TECHNIQUE DEMONSTRATED IN CALIFORNIA
A new air-sea rescue technique, with a light plane carrying an automatically inflating life-raft.
MINATURE TRAIN FERRYS KIDS TO SCHOOL IN WICHITA, KANSAS
Back to school via an amusement park and a toy train for lucky Wichita school kids. It’s the only way to school until a new highway is built.
NEW 'MISS AMERICA' IS CROWNED IN ATLANTIC CITY
20 year old Evelyn Ay of Pennsylvania wins the 'Miss America' crown. She’s chosen over 52 others at the annual 'Miss America' Beauty Pageant.
PENDLETON RODEO IN OREGON
1,000 Indians, the biggest turn-out of modern times, head the throngs of onlookers at the Pendleton Rodeo, a spectacular three day jamboree celebrating the Old West.
NATIONAL PARACHUTE CHAMPIONSHIP IN FRANCE
Parachutists vie for the National Championship in a spectacular competition, with honors to the man or woman who falls furthest before pulling the rip-cord.
MOTORCYCLE HILL CLIMBING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Motorcycle riders fight gravity for the hill-climbing title of the U.S., bucking their bikes up a stiff incline.
PRESIDENT'S CUP RACE IN FRANCE
The outskirts of Paris, France provide the course for the President’s Cup Race, speedsters of four nations vying for honors in a rip roaring hill and dale thriller.
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| keywords: atomic cannon, senator john f. kennedy, jacqueline lee bouvier, miss america beauty pageant, pendleton rodeo |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53075)
SECRETARY JOHN FOSTER DULLES CHARGES RUSSIA WITH BLOCKING KOREAN TRUCE
As the U.N. General Assembly opens, Secretary of State John Foster Dulles charges Russia with seeking to block a Korea settlement, and challenges the Reds to prove their peaceful intentions.
ADLAI STEVENSON AT DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING IN CHICAGO
Democratic Leader Adlai Stevenson joins other party notables, including Former President Harry S. Truman, at a party meeting in Chicago. The 1952 Presidential candidate warns that only world disarmament can insure a lasting peace.
ARGENTINE MINISTER OF INFORMATION SENOR RAUL APOLD VISITS U.S.
Senor Raul Apold, Minister of Information of Argentina, arrives by air for a goodwill tour of the U.S. that will include visits to Washington, D.C. and Hollywood, California.
NEW YORK FALL FASHIONS
A picturesque preview of styles in the offing; Photoplay Magazine’s Star Fashions for Fall. Hollywood actress Lori Nelson is an interested onlooker at the preview, held on a scenic country estate.
PRESIDENT JUAN PERON VISITS ARGENTINE ART EXHIBIT OF CANADIAN PAINTINGS
Argentine President Peron attends an exhibit of Canadian paintings, typical scenes by the Nation’s leading artists, shown as a gesture towards inter-American understanding.
NATIONAL BODY BUILDING COMPETITION IN PARIS, FRANCE
Bulging biceps and supple sinews take the spotlight as muscle men from across the country vie for national honors in Paris, France.
NATO HOLDS MILITARY EXERCISE IN GERMANY
U.S., Belgian and French military contingents totaling 175,000 troops maneuver in 'Exercise Monte Carlo', the greatest array of military strength seen in the Germany since World War II.
EL DORADO COUNTY FAIR HOLDS ITS ANNUAL WHEELBARROW RACE IN CALIFORNIA
Gold rush days live again at the El Dorado County Fair, California. The annual wheelbarrow race is a grueling test of skill and showmanship as costumed competitors trundle 50 pounds of paydirt along a tricky 660 yard obstacle course to the finish line and the gold.
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| keywords: secretary john foster dulles, adlai stevenson, new york fall fashions, body building competition, nato exercise |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53077)
WEST BERLIN POLICE READY FOR ANY EMERGENCY
West Berlin’s police force stages its annual review. Whip-crack precision reflects their readiness for any emergency in the Communist-encircled city. Stealing the show are the police dogs, defying belief with their disregard of fireworks strapped to their back in an amazing display of canine courage.
GENERAL WILLIAM DEAN RETURNS HOME AFTER BEING POW FOR THREE YEARS
General William Dean returns to American soil, after 3 years as a Communist captive in Korea. Perhaps America’s most famous U.S. POW of the Korean War, he receives a heart-warming welcome at the pier.
PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER LAUNCHES COMMUNITY CHEST DRIVE
President Dwight D. Eisenhower speaks, in an appeal to all America to support the Nationwide 'Community Chest Campaign'.
FRANCE UNVEILS THE AUTOMOBILE OF THE FUTURE
Famous for pioneering in fashions, France unveils a new automobile that has a fine futuristic flair, with spaceship sleek lines and a host of unusual luxury features built in.
BULL RING COMEDY IN SPAIN FOR A DAY
Fun day at the 'corrida' as matadors turn clowns for a day and fans roar as the bulls horn in on the comedy routine. Everyone gets the point except the bull.
FLORENCE CHADWICK SWIMS THE GIBRALTAR STRAITS
Florence Chadwick shatters another distance swimming mark, she swims the eight choppy, shark-infested miles between Gibraltar and Africa in the fastest time on record.
WORLD CHAMPION RODEO OPENS IN MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK
The World’s Championship Rodeo opens in Madison Square Garden with bigger, badder Brahma steers and bucking broncos to thrill the crowds and rough up the riders.
JACQUELINE AURIOL FLIES FRENCH SUPERSONIC 'MYSTERE' JET
Jacqueline Auriol, glamorous member of France’s First Family, is shown in her job as a test pilot going aloft in a new 'Mystere' jet of the type she flew to crack the sound barrier.
MADERA ROAD RACES
Sports cars from Europe’s top tracks compete in the Madera Road Races; a 40 lap marathon pitting top drivers and vehicles in Gran Prix quality competition, won this year by Phil Hill in his 3-liter Ferrari Coupe, at an average speed of 84.9 mph. |
| keywords: west berlin police, general william dean, florence chadwick, jacqueline auriol, madera road races |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53078)
DRAMATIC RESCUE AT SEA IN RAGING ATLANTIC GALE
Dramatic films of rescue at sea during a raging mid-Atlantic gale. Crewmen of the foundered Liberian Steamer 'Grenville' are saved from the stormy waters by lifeboats of the 'Ile de France', which raced to the scene to avert disaster in a grueling test of seamanship.
PLAN TO LAUNCH BALLOONS OF RELIGIOUS TEACHINGS INTO COMMUNIST COUNTRIES
Religious teachings pierce the Iron Curtain, borne on balloons launched from Southern Bavaria, just a short distance from the Czech frontier, 10,000 balloons will be launched in this church-sponsored project.
UNITED NATIONS HANDICAP IS AN INTERNATIONAL HORSERACE CLASSIC
20,000 turf fans see Chilean-bred 'Iceberg II' sweep the field in this international racing classic. The 8 to 1 shot winner takes down a $43,000 purse.
BIBLE SCHOLAR BUILDS EZEKIEL's WHEEL WITH HIGH HOPES
The wheel in the sky envisioned by the prophet Ezekiel is the model for an ambitious building job by a devout Bible scholar. 50 feet high the wheel is earthbound but he expects it to one day turn by itself, 'way in the middle of the air'.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Georgia 16
Tulane 14
The Georgia Bulldogs wade through Tulane’s Green Wave for a hard-fought victory, sparked by Clemens’ and Bratkowski’s offensive power.
FRENCH BOMBERS POUND INDO-CHINA COMMUNISTS
French bombers range the skies as the ending of the monsoons marks a renewed Communist offensive. 47 missions in one week ravage strategic Communist supply points.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Notre Dame 28
Oklahoma 21
Notre Dame meets the Oklahoma Sooners in a thrill-packed grid battle. The Fighting Irish run wild in the third quarter to sew up the game, 28-21.
BLIND GOLFERS GATHER FOR ANNUAL TOURNAMENT IN ONTARIO, CANADA
Blind golfers tee off in their annual Ontario tourney. Asking no favors, they play golf with fine style and putt, sometimes by ear, with amazing accuracy. A credit to the game and an inspiration to see.
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| keywords: sea rescue, ezekiel's wheel, college football, indo china, blind golfers, golfing, golf |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53079)
EARL WARREN APPOINTED CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE UNITED STATES
California’s Governor Earl Warren is appointed Chief Justice of the United States. The 14th man in our history to occupy the Nation’s top Judicial Post, he’ll preside over history-making decisions by the highest tribunal in coming months.
AFTER TEN YEARS RUSSIA FREES GERMAN POW's FROM WORLD WAR II
After ten long years, a contingent of 468 men, women, and children return from Russian captivity. Though 250,000 remain in slave camps, heart-warming reunions temporarily erase any bitterness.
SENATOR JOSEPH MACCARTHY MARRIES JEAN KERR
The Capital’s top social event is the wedding of Senator Joseph McCarthy and Jean Kerr, a former aide and one time beauty queen. Notables include Vice President Richard M. Nixon and boxer Jack Dempsey.
TYPHOON 'TESS' RAVAGES JAPAN
Thousands are homeless in flooded areas in the wake of typhoon 'Tess'. An estimated 115 died in Japan, plus a thousand in Indo-China due to record winds which inflicted heavy damage.
FRENCH ENGINEERS UUNVEIL NEW SAFETY STEERING WHEEL
French engineers show a newly devised steering wheel designed to eliminate a common cause of injuries in abrupt stops. A test driver risks his ribs in full speed crashes, but comes out upright and undamaged.
NEW RAILROAD FLATCARS DESIGNED TO CARRY TRUCK SEMI-TRAILERS
Newly devised flatcars and loading methods make it possible to ship truck semi-trailers by rail over long hauls. 'Piggy-back trucking' may clear the highways while increasing trucking and railroad revenue.
NEW YORK YANKEES vs. BROOKLYN DODGERS IN WORLD SERIES BASEBALL
Yankees 9
Dodgers 5
In the first game of the World Series, the New York Yankees outslug Brooklyn to take the first game. In the 7th inning, Joe Collins breaks a 5-5 tie with a four-bagger, and from there on, clear sailing for the Yankees. |
| keywords: chief justice earl warren, senator joseph maccarthy, typhoon 'tess', baseball, world series |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53080)
NEW YORK YANKEES WIN BASEBALL WORLD SERIES IN GAME SIX
The sixth game of the Golden Jubilee World Series sees the champion New York Yankees win their fifth straight title in a row. In a game that left fans limp, they come through in the last half of the ninth to break a tie score and beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 4 to 3. Highlights of the last five games show why the series was a thriller to end them all.
WEST BERLIN MAYOR DR. ERNST REUTER IS LAID TO REST
Dr. Ernst Reuter, once an intimate of Stalin and Lenin, but later Mayor of West Berlin and one of Communism’s most determined foes is buried with pomp and splendor following his sudden death. It was largely his leadership that made Berliners resist the Communist blockade when the city was supplied by Allied airlift.
KOREAN WAR ACES PERFORM PERCISION FLYING IN THEIR F-84 THUNDERJETS
Four aces from the Korean War in their F-84 Thunderjets show the type of precision formation flying that made them a terror to the Communist MIG’s. A thrilling exhibition of American airmanship.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Northwestern 33
Army 20
In ninety degrees off heat at Evanston, Illinois, the Northwestern Wildcats, after letting Army take an early lead, take to the air and rout the Cadets 33 to 20, with Dick Thomas completing 18 out of 21 passes.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Georgia Tech 6
SMU 4
The Engineers of Georgia Tech squeak through a narrow 6 to 4 victory as they play host to the Mustangs. Only a last ditch goal line stand keeps them in the winning column. |
| keywords: baseball world series, new york yankees, brooklyn dodgers, west berlin mayor dr. ernst reuter, f-84 thunderjets |
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