News and Sports Pageant - Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell, with US Commentary by Lowell Thomas: The Historic Royal Visit to the United States Washington Dc
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- British Movietone News
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Story
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- 2 / 3
- Section Title
- News and Sports Pageant - Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell, with US Commentary by Lowell Thomas
- Summary
- MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Royal Tour - American Arrival. DESCRIPTION: Their Majesties arrive by train and are welcomed by the Roosevelts. During their stay they host a Garden Party at the British Embassy and visit Congress. SHOTLIST: The Royal train arrives in Washington. After the Platform welcome, the Royal Pair drive to the reception where they meet the President and Mrs Roosevelt. At the White House, the King receives a gift from thousands of Boy Scouts. Then there is a a Garden Party at the British Embassy and Postmaster Mr Farley is present. The K&Q visit Congress, where they are greeted by Vice President Garner and Senator Borah and the Queen is introduced to Miss Hattie Carraway. Later the King is aboard the President’s yacht "Patomac" with the Queen and they go to Mount Vernon where they visit the Tomb of Washington and the King lays a wreath. Later at Arlington the King lays a wreath also on the War Memorial.
- Keywords
- Royalty; Commemorations; Organisations; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Ships and boats; Entertainment and leisure; Children; Women; Railways; Social events; Ceremonies; Youth
- Card file number
- 36854
- Credits:
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- Commentator
- Leslie Mitchell
- Commentator
- Lowell Thomas
- Length of story (in feet)
- 453
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