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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 Titles Listed By Year Available For Order Over The Phone: 800 - 921 - 2804 |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53101)
SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN FOSTER DULLES DROPS BOMBSHELL AT NATO MEETING
At a meeting of the 13 NATO nations, Secretary of State John Foster Dulles drops a verbal bombshell when he informs the assembled statesmen that France must ratify plans for a European Army within the next few months or face 'an agonizing re-appraisal' of U.S. aid policy.
SKID ROW HOTEL FIRE IN CHICAGO
Fire rages through a skid row hotel and weakened walls collapse, burying firemen and residents. At least six are feared dead, while a score or more are seriously injured.
CLOTHING READY FOR SHIPMENT TO KOREAN POOR BLESSED BY CARDINAL SPELLMAN
23,000 thousand bales of clothing to be shipped to Korea are blessed by his Eminence, Cardinal Spellman, who himself will fly to Korea to spend his third Christmas there with U.S. troops.
WORKING MODEL OF THE AMAZING AUTOMATIC ELEVATOR SYSTEM
Engineers show a fantastic working model of a new automatic elevator system, controlled by an electronic brain. Once the passengers push their buttons, the cars do everything else, even spacing their trips to meet varying traffic needs during the day.
UNUSUAL TRAFFIC SITUATION FOR A LITTLE TOWN IN HOLLAND
The little town of Avenhorn, Holland has a new twist on the traffic problem with a ferry for boats. As they go from canal to canal, on a narrow gauge rail line, all road traffic is blocked.
JAPANESE FASHION SHOW FOR THOSE CHIC GLOBAL AIR TOURS
A fashionable flight of fancy high above Fujiyama, Japan, with pretty models of Japanese descent posing in styles by leading Japanese fashion designers. What to wear on a global air tour is the theme.
GUIDED MISSILE 'NIKE' DESTROYS BOMBER IN FLIGHT DURING SECRET TESTS
The shroud of secrecy is lifted surrounding America’s newest anti-aircraft guided missile, the 'Nike', named for the Greek Goddess of Victory. Spectacular scenes show the 'Nike' missile unerringly tracking a remote controlled unmanned B-17 Flying Fortress and shattering the huge bomber in an awesome mid-air blast. |
| keywords: secretary of state john foster dulles, nato, automatic elevator system, japanese fashion show, nike missile system |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53102)
NEW GUIDED MISSILES REACH ASTRONOMICAL HEIGHTS AT WHITE SAND, NEW MEXICO
Research firings of America’s amazing new guided missile rockets weapons reach astronomical heights at White Sands, New Mexico. Unusual films go behind the scenes to show the training of the rocket crewmen whose skill is responsible for the performance of these futuristic weapons.
EUROPEAN STUDENTS RALLY FOR UNITY
Students form three countries demonstrate at the German-Luxembourg border in support of European Unity and the abolition of National Frontiers. Storming across customs barriers, it’s a manifestation of international good-will.
LATIN-AMERICAN LUXURY HOTEL OPENED IN VENEZUELA
Venezuela opens the fabulous new Tamanaco Hotel. A lavish ball attended by President Jimenez marks the official opening of the magnificent hostelry, erected at $8,000,000 cost.
A LOOK AT THE RADAR DEFENSE CENTER NEAR SAN FRANCISCO
Atop Mount Tamalpais, near San Francisco, the Air Force allows a glimpse of its closely guarded Aircraft Control and Warning Center that centralizes the air defense of the bay area.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II VISITS THE FIJI ISLANDS IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC
The traditional hi-jinks of King Neptune’s Court find members of the Royal Court including the Duke of Edinburgh taking a dunking as the Queen looks on. After crossing the Equator, The Royal Party visits the Fiji Islands, where natives perform their colorful dances and rituals in honor of the visiting sovereign.
HOLLYWOOD STARS HELP RAISE MONEY FOR VICKSBURG RELIEF FUND
Hollywood stars open a three day tour of the state to raise funds for victims of the Vicksburg Tornado. Lovely Julia Adams and irrepressible Jerry Colonna lead the group. |
| keywords: guided missile, european unity, tamanaco hotel venezuela, radar defense center, queen elizabeth II, fiji islands |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53103)
1953 YEAR IN REVIEW - HEADLINES
The world’s attention focused on Washington as soldier-statesman Dwight D. Eisenhower took the oath of office as President Of The United States.
The death of Senator Robert A. Taft, one of the nation’s most respected leaders was mourned by America.
The most powerful dictator in history, Joseph Stalin Of Russia, also passed from the scene.
America successfully tested its first atomic artillery weapon.
East Germans riot protesting increases in work quotas and the withholding of American food. In West Berlin, thousands slipped across the frontier to receive food parcels.
Italy and Yugoslavia clashed diplomatically over Trieste, long a Balkan trouble-spot, as students rioted in the Adriatic port city.
America’s Southwest experienced the worst drought since the grim Dust Bowl era, and President Eisenhower met with governors of stricken states.
The worst flood in centuries overran the Low Countries, inundating thousands of square miles.
Earthquakes turned the Ionian Isles of Greece, into a scene of nightmare agony.
In Japan, 129 soldiers died in the crash of a transport plane – the worst in aviation history.
Tornadoes slashed across the U.S. wreaking untold destruction in one of the worst storm years on record.
Traditional pomp and ceremony in Westminster Abbey marked the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, high point of the year for Britain and the Commonwealth.
America rejoiced as POW’s in Korea were freed, returning from the ordeal of Red captivity.
A truce was signed, ending the fighting in the bitter costly war.
Veterans and prisoners reached home, to heartfelt, touching welcomes at the harbors – returning to the arms of liberty, in whose cause they fought and suffered. |
| keywords: president dwight d. eisenhower, senator robert a. taft, dictator joseph stalin, queen elizabeth II, korean war |
NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1953 (UE53104)
PRO FOOTBALL
Lions 17
Browns 16
he Detroit Lions retain the world’s championship of pro football, edging out the Cleveland Browns 17-16 with a score-tying TD and a winning conversion by Doak Walker in the final minutes.
RENE COTY BECOMES THE NEW PRESIDENT OF FRANCE
After a deadlock unprecedented in her history, France chooses Rene Coty, hitherto an almost unknown Depute, to succeed Vincent Auriol as President.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II OF ENGLAND VISITS THE TONGA ISLANDS
Queen Elizabeth’s world tour brings her to the Tonga Islands, where she’s the guest of Queen Salote, the 6’3” ruler whose appearance at the coronation created a sensation. A huge banquet, with 1500 suckling pigs roasted, culminates the colorful and impressive festivities.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR BLIND MUSICIANS IN CHICAGO
Union leader James C. Petrillo plays host at the 17th Annual Christmas Party for Blind Musicians and their families. Some 200 attend, and Petrillo helps Santa with gifts for the youngsters.
CARDINAL SPELLMAN SPENDS CHRISTMAS IN KOREA WITH U.S. TROOPS
Francis Cardinal Spellman visits the troops in Korea at Christmas for the third successive year, speaking with 10,000 soldiers in a grueling tour of U.S. positions.
FASHION SHOW IN ROME, ITALY
Latest fashions from the style leaders of the Ancient City are up-to-date as you please and models share their contemporary grace and beauty, styles with a flair for the dramatic and not-quite revealing.
U.N. SECRETARY GENERAL DAG HAMMARSKJOLD ISSUES NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS
At U.N. Headquarters, Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold issues his New Year’s greeting to the world; an eloquent plea for World Peace.
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| keywords: president rene coty of france, queen elizabeth II, cardinal spellman, un secretary general dag hammarskjold |
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