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The Big Three in Teheran

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
43/98
Date Released
9 Dec 1943
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Italians Work for Allies
  2. 2The Big Three in Teheran

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 2
Summary
Travelling shots through Teheran where the conference is being held. At the British legation Mr Eden chats with VIPs. At the Russian Embassy Mr Churchill presents the Stalingrad Sword to Mr Stalin, also present are Mr Eden and Mr Molotov. On his 56th birthday Mr Churchill poses for press and dons a Persian style hat. He visits the Shah of Persia. In grounds of legation he reviews British and Indian soldiers who each present small gifts for his birthday. He thanks them and they give three cheers. Outside the Russian Embassy Roosevelt and Churchill pose together with Eden, Molotov and Harriman.
Keywords
Commemorations; Politics and government; Celebrations and festivals; Diplomacy; Military
Locations
Iran; Tehran
Length of story (in feet)
474
Story extras:
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Notes
Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.
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