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Newsreels: 1961 - December 7
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keywords: Africa, Congo, Katanga Province, Civil War, United Nations Intervention, Sports, Pro Football Hall Of Fame, President John F. Kennedy, Physical Fitness, Liberia, Queen Elizabeth Of England, Prince Philip Of England, Royal Yacht Britannia, College Football, Halfback Ernie Davis, Heisman Trophy, South America, Argentina, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Peace Conference, Henry Ford, Wright Bros. Bicycle Shop, Hollywood Actress Mary Pickford,, Hollywood Actor Bandleader Buddy Rogers, Wedding Engagement, Pro Boxing, Heavyweight Champion James J. Braddock, Training, Pro Golfing, Pro Golfer Ralph Guldahl, 1936 Miami Biltmore Open, Christmas Holidays, Hollywood Actor Singer Jimmy Durante, Santa Claus
Synopsis: Conflict In The Congo As Katanga Troops Fight UN Forces, President John F. Kennedy Urges More Physical Fitness For All Americans, Queen Elizabeth Of England Finishes Her African Tour, Ernie Davis Wins Heisman Trophy, Twenty-Five Years Ago 1936: President Roosevelt goes To South America, Twenty-Five Years Ago 1936: Henry Ford, Twenty-Five Years Ago 1936: Mary Pickford and Buddy Rogers, Twenty=Five Years Ago 1936: Pro Boxer James J. Braddock, Twenty-Five Years Ago 1936: Pro Golfer Ralph Guldahl, Twenty-Five Years Ago 1936: Singer Jimmy Durante Plays Santa Claus To Kids...(read more)
- Date: 1961
- Duration: 00:06:14
- Sound: Yes
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: United States, South America, Congo, Liberia
Conflict In The Congo As Katanga Troops Fight UN Forces
New violence flares in the unhappy Congo as United Nations troops move in force against rebellious elements in the Katanga Province. The troops of the secessionist province vow to follow a "scorched earth" policy and fight to the end. A fighter escort now accompanies U.S. cargo planes bringing in supplies.
President John F. Kennedy Urges More Physical Fitness For All Americans
Addressing the Football Hall of Fame Dinner, President Kennedy touches on his career in the Armed forces under General MacArthur and the General gets a laugh. He then urges Americans to become participants, and not merely spectators in sports.
Queen Elizabeth Of England Finishes Her African Tour
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip end their African tour in Liberia as they head for home. The Queen built up the prestige of the Empire among newly independent nations on her trip. Brief image of the Royal Yacht Britannia.
Ernie Davis Wins Heisman Trophy
Halfback Ernie Davis of Syracuse, receives the Heisman Trophy as the best college player of the year. Several scenes of number 44 Ernie Davis in a football game. He ran Syracuse’s opponents ragged and now hopes to play eight or ten years as a pro. Note: Tragically Ernie Davis was diagnosed with Leukemia and passed at the age of 23 without ever playing in a professional game.
Twenty-Five Years Ago 1936: President Roosevelt goes To South America
President Roosevelt goes South America and then on to Buenos Aires for a Peace Conference.
Twenty-Five Years Ago 1936: Henry Ford Reconstructs Wright Bros. Bicycle Shop
Henry Ford reconstructs, the Wright Brothers bicycle shop to enshrine the birthplace of the airplane.
Twenty-Five Years Ago 1936: Mary Pickford and Buddy Rogers
The woman who was America’s Sweetheart, Mary Pickford and Buddy Rogers announces their engagement to be married.
Twenty=Five Years Ago 1936: Pro Boxer James J. Braddock
James J. Braddock, Cinderella-man of heavy-weight boxing, prepares to meet Joe Louis in defense of his title.
Twenty-Five Years Ago 1936: Pro Golfer Ralph Guldahl
Pro golfer Ralph Guldahl is the outstanding golfer of the year in the 1930s. Scenes of Guldahl playing golf and winning the Miami Biltmore Open in 1936.
Twenty-Five Years Ago 1936: Singer Jimmy Durante Plays Santa Claus To Kids
Jimmy Durante beats Santa Claus to town by a nose. Jimmy Durante in Santa Clause suite pass out toys to kids.
