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1947 - United Nations: India National Flag Raised At United Nations. 15Aug47

Reel Number: 221230-20

Color: Black and White

Sound: SIL and SD

Year / Date: 1947,1940s

Country: India,USA

Location: Lake Success,New York

TC Begins: 18:23:50

TC Ends: 18:24:32

Duration: 00:00:42

1947 - United Nations: India National Flag Raised At United Nations. 15Aug47 High angle of people and flag poles. Lowering of British Flag & raising of India’s flag at United Nations. People watching. British man, Sir Alexander Cadogan (?), speaking; Indian woman, Mrs Padmanabha Pillai (?), beside him. Indian man, Dr. Padmanabha Pillai, Indian representative, speaking at microphone from notes, Indian woman next to him. CU of flag w/ others on poles in wind. Independence; Diplomacy; End of British Colonial Empire; Diplomats; Ceremony; NOTE: Dr. Ivan Kerno, Assistant Secretary-General for Legal Affairs & Jean de Noue, Chief of Protocol may also be seen. NOTE: If requested will provide 18:22:50 - 18:25:00 at per reel rate.

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