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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.

Location: Athens Greece
Date: 1947, April
Duration: 29 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675036721
Spanish military troops March and present guard of honor to General Franco in Madrid on 8th anniversary of National Victory.

Spanish military troops march in Madrid on the eighth anniversary of National Victory. Civilians cheer and enjoy the parade. Cavaliers and tank regiment present the guard of honor for Spanish dictator General Francisco Franco. A tremendous crowd outside his house cheers for him. He raises both hands towards the crowd's.

Location: Madrid Spain
Date: 1947, April
Duration: 34 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675036722
The U.S. Air Force tests rocket-assisted takeoff on a C-47 transport aircraft

A United States Air Force C-47 aircraft (tail number 43-48765) is seen parked on a grass airfield, with its rear door open and entry ladder down. Camera zooms in on so-called jet-assisted takeoff (JATO) cylinders fastened underneath the aircraft. Closeup of the aircraft landing gear and tires. Closer view of the JATO cylinders, that appear to be twin 12AS-250 Junior JATO cylinders made by Aerojet Corporation.. Two Air Force officers approach and board the aircraft, which is being guarded by an armed Staff Sergeant. Camera pans across to the aircraft as the crew starts number 2 engine, as a fire guard with extinguisher stands by. A collection of military and other persons stands by vehicles in the background. The fire guard walks to number 1 engine which the crew starts. With both engines running smoothly, the pilot waves to the fire guard from his open cockpit window. Next, the aircraft is seen taxiing on the otherwise empty airfield. It turns near a large tree and commences a takeoff roll. The Jato bottles fire and the aircraft is launched into the air after a very short ground run, with smoke spurting from the JATO rocket cylinders. Another view of the Jato takeoff is seen as well.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1947
Duration: 3 min 58 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675036850
Men spin threads on spinning wheel and children work on farm in India.

Men work on spinning wheel in India. They spin threads on the spinning wheel to make hand-woven clothes. Children play and work on a farm. A woman stands nearby. Houses in the background. Trees on the farm. Children work. Man watches them. Children sit on the ground and study.

Location: India
Date: 1947
Duration: 1 min 47 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675028574
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru during the flag hoisting ceremony in India.

People gather to watch the hoisting of flag in India. The Indian flag hoisted. People gather around the flag. Women sing the National Anthem. Houses in the background. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru stands with other dignitaries. The Indian flag. People talk amongst themselves. Children play band. Dignitaries walk with other people.

Location: India
Date: 1947
Duration: 1 min 24 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675028575
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and Maulana Azad address people at a ceremony in India.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad address people in India. People sit under a tent. Other dignitaries sit with Mahatma Gandhi. Woman plays an instrument called 'veena' on the microphone. Maulana addresses people. Man writes on a paper. Gandhiji addresses people. Dignitaries talk amongst themselves.

Location: India
Date: 1947
Duration: 1 min 27 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675028576
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