Reports: US President pays armistice tribute

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

442

Date Released

22 Nov 1937

Date submitted

19 Nov 1937

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Congratulations to George Eyston
2. 2Reports: King Leopold with the Inniskillings
3. 3Reports: Weather prophets at work
4. 4Reports: US President pays armistice tribute
5. 5Names and News: Sensations in France, as former Premier, Tardieu admits money was paid to the ‘Croix de Feu’
6. 6Names and News: Lord Halifax sees Hunting Exhibition in Berlin
7. 7Names and News: Dr Hinsley is made a Cardinal
8. 8Names and News: Mrs Emma Coate celebrates her hundred and seventh birthday
9. 9Names and News: Gracie Fields and Jean Batten
10. 10Epicurean
11. 11Aviation: Observations by Ivan Scott: Cape flyers triumph
12. 12Sports: Reported by Alan Howland: England beat Wales at soccer

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 12

Section Title

Reports

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: US President Pays Armistice Tribute. SHOTLIST: Shot of the President at Arlington Cemetery. The wreath of the President is placed at the grave of the Unknown Soldier. Shot of last post being played. Shot of the memorial and shots of the President.

Keywords

Commemorations; Politics and government; Music and dance; Ceremonies

Footage sources

New York

Card file number

5870

Credits:

Commentator

Leslie Mitchell

Length of story (in feet)

29

Story extras:

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