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Newsreels: 1957 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1957 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1957. 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 1957 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1957. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1957 (UE57071)
SOVIET JET LANDS IN U.S.:
A twin-jet airliner lands at McGuire Air Base in New Jersey carrying Russia’s United Nations delegation, and completing the first trans-Atlantic jet passenger flight to the U.S.
IKE’S VACATION:
President and Mrs. Eisenhower arrive at Newport, R.I., to begin their vacation. Civic ceremonies welcome Ike to the resort.
FLYING NUN:
Sister Mary Aquinas O.S.F. the “flying nun” is guest of the Air Force on a jet flight from Wisconsin to New Jersey.
PIGEON RACE:
Dutch pigeon fanciers enter their best birds in the National Derby, a spectacular flight of thousands.
BRITISH AIR SHOW:
At the annual Farnborough Air Show, the R.A.F. stages a spectacular show of winged might.
SPORTS
STOCK CARS:
At Trenton, N.J., a 500 mile marathon battle featuring a huge field of stock cars, an international speedway classic.
WASHINGTON PARK HANDICAP:
The largest crowd of Chicago’s racing season sees a three-horse duel in the $117,000 Handicap, Pucker Up the winner.
WATER JOUSTING:
French aqua-sportsmen on the Riviera take to water-jousting in the grand manner, canoe tilting in high Old World style.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1957 (UE57073)
U.N. DEBATE ON HUNGARY:
The General Assembly of the United Nations opens its session with a full dress debate on Hungary, seeking to ease Red repression. U.S. delegate Lodge leads in the attack on Soviet brutality.
LAFAYETTE:
21 U.S. Mayors visit the birthplace of the Marquis de Lafayette for colorful ceremonies marking the bicentennial of his birth.
IRON MOUNTAIN:
In Venezuela, a mountain of iron furnishes a limitless flow of rich ore for the mills and foundries of America.
MAKARIOS:
Archbishop Makarios, religious and national leader of Cyprus, arrives in New York on a three-month visit to the United States.
MILLION DOLLAR FUR FASHIONS:
In Southern California, a showing of “million-dollar furs” designed to make guys and gals alike sit up and take notice. Everything from sumptuous mink greatcoats to a tantalizing ermine Bikini!
SPORTS
DUTCH WATER-SKIING:
Holland shows it has aqua-stars of its own, with a dazzling demonstration of ski-stunts rivaling Florida’s best.
PENDLETON RODEO:
The 46th edition of the Granddaddy of all Western rodeos’ with the biggest purse ever, and as wild and woolly a contest, in every category, as old-timers can recall.
KING SAUD visits West Germany accompanied by royal retinue of 43 including some of his many sons.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1957 (UE57074)
ADENAUER SWEEPS GERMAN ELECTIONS:
In West Germany’s first elections as a sovereign nation, Chancellor Konrad Adenauer wins a sweeping victory, with a full Parliamentary majority for his Christian Democratic party.
AMERICAN LEGION:
The traditional colorful parade opens the Legion’s 39th annual convention in Atlantic City.
EARTH GIVES WAY:
Tragedy strikes a British town, when the earth opens up below a residential street. Hundreds are homeless as building topple.
U.N. DELEGATES:
Secretary of State Dulles swears in members of U.S. delegation to the U.N. General Assembly, in Washington, D.C.
3-WHEEL CAR:
A regular stock model auto startles passers-by as it cruises upstate New York on 3-wheels – just a mechanical prank.
HAT FASHIONS:
A glimpse into the millinery future, from London. British bonnets for the Fall season preview the changes in fashion anticipated by the ladies.
SPORTS
WATER SKI CHAMPS:
The World Series of water-skiing, at Cypress Gardens, Florida, with ski-whizzes from France and Mexico challenging local talent.
U.N. HANDICAP:
At Atlantic City, 11 thoroughbreds race in the $100,000 turf event. Round Table wins by a nose to become the season’s top money winner.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1957 (UE57075)
U.N. ASSEMBLY NAMES NEW ZEALANDER PRESIDENT:
The U.N. General Assembly opens its 12th annual session, with Secretary of State Dulles president to take part in a major policy debate. New Zealand’s Sir Leslie Munro is elected President of the General Assembly, to preside over a momentous session.
40 AND 8 PARADE:
In Atlantic City, the 40 and 8, fun-makers of the American Legion, stage their annual antic parade. It’s all aboard for hi-jinks and hilarity.
VIRUS VACCINE:
In Spain, production of vaccine to combat the Asiatic flu is stepped up, as demand soars and supply lags in England and the Continent.
BOMARC MISSILE:
In Seattle, the Bomarc ground-to-air interceptor missile, with flight speed in excess of 1,000 m.p.h., makes its first public bow.
HORS SHOE WORKS:
Modern machinery and ten million dollar annual business for the world’s largest manufacturer of horse-shoes, in Illinois – strange but true.
ROYAL FAMILY visits their country estate at Balmoral, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip watching as Princess Anne and Prince Charles struggle with stubborn calves.
DIOR FASHIONS:
The first current collection from Paris is shown in Toronto – highlighting Dior’s spindle silhouette in outfits ranging from evening wear to afternoon ensembles.
BANTAMWEIGHT BOXING:
In Paris, the world’s bantamweight champ, Alphonse Halimi, meets a Scottish contender in a 10-round non-title go. Halimi batters Brogan in two savage rounds that end in a stunning K.O.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1957 (UE57076)
QUEEN JULIANA OPENS PARLIAMENT:
In the Hague, Queen Juliana’s royal cortege proceeds to the opening of the State’s General with traditional pomp and ceremony. In her opening address, the Queen warns of economic crisis and calls for national austerity.
WINE FIESTA:
Spanish wine-growers celebrate a good season and a successful harvest with a colorful fiesta.
SAUD AT CIRCUS:
In Germany, King Saud takes his youngest son to the circus, for a royal good time.
WHALE PARADE:
San Francisco marks the opening of the sea food season with a parade through the city featuring a 42-foot whale!
TOG ‘N TOYS:
In New York, a double-barreled fashion show for the small fry set; wearing apparel and some super-spectacular new toys.
FOOTBALL
OREGON STATE 20, SOUTHERN CAL. 0:
A big opening gun in the Coast Conference, at Portland, Oregon. Oregon State lives up to advance billing in a grid thriller.
OKLAHOMA 26, PITTSBURGH 0:
At Pittsburgh, Oklahoma’s Sooners keep college football’s longest winning streak alive as they open the season with a searing assault.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1957 (UE57077)
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U.S. SHIPS CONQUER NORTHWEST PASSAGE:
The Coast Guard Cutters Storis and Bramble receive a triumphal welcome as they enter Boston Harbor after circumnavigating North America via the legendary Northwest Passage – the first American vessels to complete the epic voyage, through ice jammed Arctic seas.
PRINCE CHARLES:
Britain’s exclusive Cheam School receives a “new boy, Prince Charles, the first Prince of the Blood to attend a public school.
STUDIO FIRE:
Fire sweeps through the world of make-believe, the Universal City movie lot, in a real-life disaster. Damages may reach half a million dollars.
PLOWING CONTEST:
Champion plowmen from 14 nations gather in Peebles, O., for the 5th annual world plowing contest. The winner, Holland’s Willem DeLint.
KING OF MOROCCO:
King Mohammed of Morocco, formerly the Sultan, addresses 300,000 calling for an end to violence in neighboring French Algeria.
VERTICAL WIND TUNNEL:
At Wright Air Development Center, O., a unique wind tunnel is shown, with a vertical 80 m.p.h. air stream.
SPORTS
BRAVES CLINCH PENNANT:
In Milwaukee, the Braves clinch the National League pennant in an extra innings match with St. Louis. With 2 out in the 11th, Hank Aaron’s homer puts the winning runs across.
DODGERS LAST IN BROOKLYN:
In Brooklyn, the Dodgers play their last game of the season – possibly the last ever – in Ebbets Field. In pre-game ceremonies, the National Conference of Christians and Jews honors 3 players.
BIG CITY RODEO:
The Wild West arrives in New York City, and the Big Town turns out en masse for thrills at the Worlds Championship Rodeo.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1957 (UE57078)
NATO WAR GAMES:
Forces of 5 NATO nations, spearheaded by the U.S. 6th Fleet, carry out an amphibious landing on the Turkish coast, with 4,000 Marines moving in by landing barge and helicopter.
CAMEL CORPS:
In Algeria, picturesque units of the crack Camel Corps of the Sahara are reviewed by French dignitaries.
VULCAN OVER FLORIDA:
Britain’s huge multi-jet Vulcan bomber flies American skies. It’s here as an entry in the U.S.A.F. bombing competition.
SEAGOING CAROUSEL:
A round boat that doubles as pleasure craft and merry-go-round, delights Vancouver youngsters.
FASHIONS AT THE TRACK:
At Belmont Park, a showing of fall fashions from the Hattie Carnegie collection – followed by the $100,000 Woodward Stakes, and an upset triumph for Dedicate.
FOOTBALL
MICHIGAN 16, U.S.C. 6:
In Los Angeles Coliseum, the Wolverines sew up their season’s first, striking hard and fast to down the Trojans decisively.
ARMY 42, NEBRASKA 0:
At West Point, Army’s big guns blast the Cornhuskers. Coach Blaik’s new team gets off to an auspicious start.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1957 (UE57079)
ATOMS-FOR-PEACE PARLEY OPENS:
In Vienna, the first meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency opens, bringing one step close to fruition President Eisenhower’s proposal for a U.N. sponsored atoms-for-peace program. 60 nations, large and small, take part.
NEW DUTCH TUNNEL:
Queen Juliana takes first ride in Holland’s new vehicular tunnel, under a major shipping canal. A unique traffic problem solved.
APPLE PICKER:
Champion apple picker of ‘em all, Rex Grunewald of Yakima, Washington, zips through the orchards at a 415 box-a-day clip. That adds up to over 6 tons – an all-time high.
PICTURE PUZZLE:
In California, police unveil a new “picture-puzzle” rogue’s gallery, in which criminals are identified from hundreds of cut-ups of facial features.
RETURN OF THE RACOON:
Back-to-the-campus fashions this year have a strong air of nostalgia. All the pretty co-eds are bundled up in raccoon coats a la Roaring Twenties!
WORLD SERIES! YANKS WIN OPENER, 3-1:
At Yankee Stadium, before a crowd of 70,000, Whitey Ford’s hurling holds the hopeful Milwaukee Braves to one run – with the timely hitting of Hank Bauer and Gerry Coleman providing the margin of victory for the perennial New Yorkers.
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