Buyout Footage Historic Stock Footage Archive
Download full films or create your own custom cuts
Iceland Becomes A Republic
- Standard Definition: (24-hr. turnaround)
- SD NTSC -- $150.00
720 x 480 29.97i DV-NTSC Quicktime
keywords: iceland, independent republic, general william key
Synopsis: Iceland marks a historic moment in its history when it celebrates its change to an independent Republic with General William Key attending the ceremony...(read more)
- Date: 1944
- Duration: 00:00:49
- Sound: Yes
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: Iceland
Iceland Becomes A Republic
The parliament passed a law to the effect that on 20–23 May 1944 a national referendum should take place to confirm or reject the decision of the parliament. After an overwhelming majority in favor of republican independence 99% and a new constitution 95%, the Republican Celebration was held on 17 June 1944 where the parliament severed the ties to the Danish monarchy, founded the Republic of Iceland, and elected its first President Sveinn Bjornsson. Shows General William Key watching the ceremony.
- Related Titles:
- Military Newsreels: 1944 - Issue 41
