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People listen to radio broadcast as Prince Edward VIII bids farewell to his people and British Empire.
Prince Edward VIII chooses to abdicate the throne of United Kingdom to marry his companion Mrs Wallis Simpson. He broadcasts a farewell to his people and British Empire in London, England. He declares he would not face the heavy responsibility without 'the woman he loves'. Clip primariliy shows radio broadcasting operations preparing to deliver the news and people listening to vintage radios. Views of radio transmission equipment, transistors, power generating equipment, and broadcasters with headphones preparing to deliver the news. Various British citizens seated and listening to radios of all sizes, as they hear the news. Men, women, children, boys, and girls all seen listening to the radio. A family gathered at a table listening to the radio while a boy eats a sandwich. Various console radios in living rooms and kitchens of British homes with people gathered around.
King George VI ascends to the throne in London, England.
King George VI ascends to the throne following the abdication of King Edward VIII in the United Kingdom. His wife becomes Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon with daughter Princess Elizabeth becoming the heir presumptive. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon meets with doctors and nurses during a visit to a hospital. A huge crowd gathered to cheer the royal family. Queen Elizabeth walks with her two daughters and sits in an open car. Queen Elizabeth in a garden. A parade of the British Army. King George VI shake hands with men. Trophies and awards are seen near King George VI.
British Union of Fascists (BUF) leader Oswald Mosley with a cheering crowd marching in Manchester.
British Union of Fascists (BUF) leader Sir Oswald Mosley seen after he delivers a speech in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. Oswald Mosley steps down from a dais and passes through cheering crowd some of who deliver fascist salutes to him. Crowd is mostly men but includes some women. Background banner behind crowd reads, "Fascism Means War." BUF parade continues along streets of Manchester. Point of view from elevated camera position embedded with men marching in the street, with some cars moving slowly beside the marchers. Oswald Mosley speaks to a man along the road with parked buses behind.
Various athletic events and spectators at the 1936 track events between the USA and Great Britain in London.
The men's hurdle race and relay race events at the 1936 track events between the USA and Great Britain in London. The cheering spectators enjoying the event and wave at the athletes. A close competition between the athletes. Outside the stadium a crowd in line waiting for the ticket and entrance into the stadium. Police officials can also be seen.
Jesse Owens in various athletic events of the 1936 track events between the USA and Great Britain in London.
Track events between the USA and Great Britain held in 1936 in London. American athlete Jesse Owens warms-up and stretches prior to an event. Owens and other American athletes during march-past. The men's 200 meters and hurdle race events. Spectators watch keenly. Owens after a victory.
German Ambassador to Great Britain Joachim Von Ribbentrop speaks about Germany's faith in Hitler and Nazi Foreign Policy.
Joachim Von Ribbentrop, German Ambassador to Great Britain, outlines Nazi Foreign Policy in April 1936. He is seated at a desk. Ribbentrop explains that the Chancellor has placed before the world his peace plan. Germany's sovereignty has been restored and Hitler will not allow it to be discussed again. The German people want nothing but freedom, equality and peace. Ribbentrop asserts Germany's faith in Hitler.