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1955 - England, Royalty: Queen Elizabeth Unveils Statue of King George VI

Reel Number: 221726-06

Color: Black and White

Sound: SD

Year / Date: 1955,1950s

Country: England,United Kingdom

Location: London

TC Begins: 11:30:48

TC Ends: 11:33:22

Duration: 00:02:34

NOTE: FOR ORDERING See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk 1955 - England, Royalty: Queen Elizabeth Unveils Statue of King George VI Title: England. 11:30:52 High angle of crowd in Carlton Gardens park in rain some w/ umbrellas on three sides w/ VIPs in middle. MS w/ flag draped over statue pulled loose by Queen Elizabeth & dropping: bronze statue of King George VI wearing naval uniform on pedestal. 11:31:11 Queen reading (SOF): “He was a living symbol of our steadfastness; he never wavered in his faith that w/ God’s help the cause of freedom would prevail. And it is fitting that this ceremony should take place on the anniversary of one of the great events in our history as a seafaring nation.” 11:31:38 Title over “The very physical presence of a King” Winston Churchill 11:31:45 Elizabeth speech continues over shots of Blitz w/ King & queen inspecting damage; talking w/ local people & workers. 11:32:13 Footage of 1920s w/ young King George VI. 11:32:33 Elizabeth reading speech at dedication. 11:32:41 In open car w/ Franklin Roosevelt thru Washington DC streets. With General Montgomery during WWII in jeep; reviewing colonial troops & giving medal. Walking thru streets of Palestine. Memorials; Ceremony; Ceremonies; 1950s; Unveiling; London; Carlton Gardens; Ceremonial Role; NOTE: If requested will provide 11:29:25 - 11:34:08 (3 cards) at single reel rate. NOTE: FOR ORDERING See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk

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