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1960 - United Nations General Assembly Meeting, Khrushchev Speech: Philippine Delegate Speech.

Reel Number: 250026-03

Color: Black and White

Sound: SIL and SD

Year / Date: 1960,1960s

Country: Congo,Philippines,USA,USSR

Location: Africa,United Nations

TC Begins: 02:20:44

TC Ends: 02:30:09

Duration: 00:09:25

1960 - United Nations General Assembly Meeting, Khrushchev Speech; Philippine Delegate Speech. MCU Dag Hammarskjold dramatically lighted. 02:20:53 SOF Khrushchev standing & waving / gesturing, many people / delegates applauding. Andrei Gromyko pounding & shouting. 02:21:26 CU K. at podium speaking & gesturing (SOF Russian) angrily to General Assembly re Congo & ??. Calling for decolonization of Africa. MLS. 02:23:00 Leaves podium to applause. 02:23:15 Philippine’s delegate Lorenzo Sumulong speaks in English: “Mr. President, before I proceed may I make it very clear that my delegation & I have no desire at all, it is not our intention to wound the feelings & the sensibilities of any member nation or any delegation represented here in this General Assembly. But we are here to discuss a very important question, and my delegation feels that we have to express our ideas here freely & w/o reservation irrespective of whatever consequences my words my have on the views, the opposing views, of any delegation on this particular question....we have to make crystal clear our position, our belief as to the meaning & understanding of the word Independence contained in this Declaration. 02:24:26 “And distinguished delegates of this assembly I submit to you that before my delegation votes on this question we have to make crystal clear our position, our belief as to the meaning & understanding of the word Independence contained in this Declaration. The delegation of Ghana (cut) 02:24:56 If the United Nations is to proclaim a Declaration & the Right of Subjugated Peoples for Independence, I ask is it fair, is it Just, is it Moral. (Gaveled and microphone cut off) 02:25:18 MLS Khrushchev speaking (SOF Russian) & gesturing about Philippine delegate’s speech; mentions United States. People laugh & applaud several times. 02:28:06 Continues after cut. Loud applause, then K. shakes his finger & continues dramatic speech. 902nd Plenary Session; Filipino Senator; USSR; Anger; Humor; Mocking; 1960s; NOTE: Probably speech of 12Oct60. Sold at per reel rate.

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