Newsreels: 1953 - August 23

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1. 

   American Korean War POWs Return Home, 1953

   1953 footage of 328 American Korean War POWs arriving in San Francisco aboard USNS General Nelson M. Walker and reuniting with families.

   Runtime: 00:01:10

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   Washington State Prison Riot, 1953

   1953 Washington state prison riot footage showing damaged buildings and prisoners surrendering after two days and nights of rioting.

   Runtime: 00:00:56

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   Eisenhower and Harold Stassen: Foreign Aid, 1953

   1953 footage of Harold Stassen briefing President Dwight D. Eisenhower on military aid sent to allies during the administration’s first six months.

   Runtime: 00:00:24

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   U.S. Air Force Airlifts Berlin Children, 1953

   1953 footage of the U.S. Air Force flying Berlin children to vacations in West Germany, with youngsters leaving an aircraft and lining up for food.

   Runtime: 00:00:38

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   Animal Corner: Guide Dogs, Skunks and Ostriches, 1953

   1953 animal footage: guide dogs training in Denmark, a California woman raising skunks and ostrich rides at a Santa Ana fair.

   Runtime: 00:01:47

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   Native Dancer Wins the American Derby, 1953

   1953 footage of Native Dancer winning the American Derby at Washington Park near Chicago, ridden by jockey Eddie Arcaro.

   Runtime: 00:00:45

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   Los Angeles Sheriff’s Rodeo, 1953

   1953 Los Angeles Sheriff’s Rodeo footage of bronco riding and bull riding before a packed stadium crowd.

   Runtime: 00:00:51

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