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King Paul and Queen Fredericka arrive in parliament of Greece, in Athens to take oath as new monarch of Greece.

King Paul and Queen Fredericka arrive in parliament of Greece, in Athens to take oath as new monarch of Greece. Deputies stand on their seats and clap for the King and Queen. King Paul replaces his recently deceased brother King George. After the oath taking King and Queen went out of the parliament saluted and greeted by deputies.

Date: 1947, April
Duration: 29 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675036721
British Prime Minister Churchill greets people at constitution square in Athens, Greece during World War II.

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in Athens, Greece during World War II. Winston Churchill along with Field Marshal Harold Alexander and British ambassador. Churchill and Archbishop Damaskinos arrive at the constitution square. A large crowd gather at the square as they greet the British Prime Minister.

Date: 1945
Duration: 51 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675078176
Celebration of liberation from German forces, and enthusiastic welcome of Prime Minister George Papandreou and British Armored unit in Athens Greece.

Liberation of Athens Greece during World War 2: Animated map of Athens, Greece. German forces end more than 3 years of occupation by withdrawing from the capital of Athens at end of October 1944, as British Allied forces near the city. Scenes of a ceremony by German troops before leaving, and then German army forces in trucks and armored vehicles leaving the city. Celebration: Greek boys ring bells and smile on departure of German forces. British troops dock in Greece and march into Athens. They are joined by partisan greek soldiers such as those from the ELAS and EAM. Close-up view of ELAS and EAM (National Liberation Front) Greek soldiers in uniform. Workers carry boxes of water. Narrator states that half of Greeks are for victims of malaria or tuberculosis. Boxes of water displayed. Shows the return of Prime Minister George Papandreou on October 18, 1944. Large crowd welcomes and cheers the Prime Minister George Papandreou and display banners for liberating their country. Prime Minister Papandreou puts the wreath on grave of unknown soldiers. British Lt. General Ronald Scobie salutes. General Scobie and Prime Minister Papandreou honor the two unknown soldiers. British Armored unit receive enthusiastic welcome. Sign of 'The Greek People Welcome EAM', and 'Welcome Great Allies KKE'. Greek people welcome the National Liberation Front (EAM) and Communist Party of Greece (KKE). Citizens buy food with inflated currency. Inflation causes citizens to hand over large amounts of currency for small purchases like bread and basic produce.

Date: 1944, October
Duration: 3 min 2 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675024960
King Paul I and Queen Frederica of Greece, and their children, receive formal welcome in Athens

U.S. Generals greet Greek counterparts.Officials gather outside Athens Cathedral, including Prime Minister Themistoklis Sophoulis. King Paul I of the Hellenes and Queen Consort Frederica of Hanover arrive by open motorcar, accompanied by their children, Prince Constantine, Princess Sophia, and Princess Irene. Greek troops are assembled in formation across the street, in front of the Legislature building. King Paul and Queen Frederica are greeted by the Prime Minister and the Archbishop, and other officials, as they enter the Cathedral.

Date: 1947
Duration: 1 min 5 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675048176
A U.S. Air Force official descends from Air Transport Company aircraft at the Athens airport.

A C-54 Skymaster aircraft of the Air Transport Company lands at the Athens airport, Greece. An officer of the United States Air Force descends from the aircraft. He moves on towards his car. Locals carry his luggage to the car.

Date: 1947
Duration: 43 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675035903
Jacqueline Kennedy visits the ancient amphitheater with her sister Princess Lee Radziwillin Greece.

United States First Lady Jacqueline "Jackie" Bouvier Kennedy visits Greece. Jacqueline Kennedy visits the ancient amphitheater (Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athina 105 55, Greece) in Athens with her sister, Princess Lee Bouvier Radziwill. Jackie Kennedy and party look at the amphitheater. Kennedy listens to a tour guide. Jacqueline Kennedy being received by King Paul of Greece and Queen Federica at the Old Royal Palace (Athens 105 57, Greece).

Date: 1961, June 15
Duration: 41 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675069262