British Prime Minister Winston Churchill addresses the crew aboard HMS Prince of Wales in the Atlantic Ocean. Winston Churchill addresses the ship's crew on the deck at the end of the Atlantic Conference. He says that they have brought peace and not lost honor on the voyage. He tells the sailors that their taking part in this event will be a source of inspiration to them when the story becomes known. He wishes them the best of luck and the best of comradeship. And whatever the conditions or chances may be, the officers of the ship will always be ready to add laurels to the Royal Navy.
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill speaks to officers and staff aboard HMS Prince of Wales in the Atlantic Ocean during World War II. Churchill addresses the crew on the deck of the ship. He says that the voyage is an episode in the war which will be memorable. He expresses his great pleasure to have sailed on the ship. He says he and his colleagues are proud to have shared some dangers and hazards, which is in the daily life of the Royal Navy, even if it was for a short time. He says that the Prince of Wales is one of the strongest ships. Of the two cruises of the ship, on the second cruise, the crew met the President of the U.S. who plays an important role in molding the future of the civilization. He is happy that they had good weather and had sunshine for church services. The Prime Minister thanks the Captain, all officers and staff of the Prince of Wales for having made the voyage pleasant and comfortable.
British Prime Minister Churchill speaks to the crew of HMS Prince of Wales underway in the Atlantic Ocean. The Prime Minister addresses the crew on the deck of the ship. He says that a long time back, when a statesman came back from a European Conference, he said he has brought with him peace and honor. But at the end of this voyage of the Prince of Wales they have not sought peace and have not lost honor either. And there is a hope for victory. He assures the crew that their taking part in the voyage will be an inspirational story when it will be widely known. He also wishes them best of luck and the best of good comradeship and the chances of winning fame and honor. Whatever be the chances the whole team of the ship will always be ready to add another sail to the glory of the Royal Navy. Other dignitaries visible behind the Prime Minister.
The Normandy beachhead. General Charles De Gaulle and other Free French officers and officials, in jeeps, make their way into village of Courseulles-sur-Mer. Barrage balloons seen in sky. Allied troops move along roads in military vehicles, and some soldiers are on foot. A French Catholic priest, on a bicycle, recognizes General de Gaulle and his party, stops his bicycle in amazement and doffs his hat. A Frenchman, gardening, waves. Man, on horse-drawn cart, stops to look. Women on the side of the road greet and wave to the jeeps. People on either side of the road. General Charles De Gaulle arrives with other officers in the village. Children offer flowers to th General. Several people look on. The General and officers walk through the streets of the village. The General meets the villagers. A French sailor kisses a woman. General De Gaulle speaks from a platform,under a Free French Cross of Lorraine flag, and flanked by British and American flags. A huge crowd gathered to listen to the General. Several women and children look on. General Henri Giraud, stands nearby. The audience sings La Marseillaise. The General amidst the villagers.He kisses a small child. Buildings in view behind. The General proceeds to the vehicle. (World War II period).
The Labor Party leads the Conservative Party in the British Election. London: A huge crowd waits in Britain to watch the results of the General Election. The result board show the Labor Party leading the Conservative Party. A man with spectacles raises both his arms and cheers. A few men climb on the fountains and cheer. Men stand on top of the fountain. A car arrives. Several photographers take pictures. An officer opens the door of the car. UK Prime Minister and Conservative politician Sir Alec Douglas-Home arrives in the car. Several officials accompany the Prime Minister inside the Conservative Party Headquarters. Number 10 written on the entrance door of the Headquarters. Photographers take pictures of the Prime Minister. Several people seated in the hall inside the building. A board reads 'Transport House' outside the Labor Party Headquarters. People in the Headquarters awaiting the arrival of the new Prime Minister. Newly elected UK Prime Minister Harold Wilson arrives the Headquarters with other officials. People cheer Prime Minister Wilson. The Prime Minister with his wife Mary Wilson and other officials. Mary Wilson holds flowers in her hands. Prime Minister Wilson kisses his wife. Other officials by their side.
Monkeys launched in helium balloons during stunt at Venice Beach, California. Four helium balloons at Venice Beach, preparing to take off. Santa Monica pier visible in background. A monkey wearing clothing gets into a balloon basket. Two monkeys beside a balloon on which the U.S. flag is displayed. Two costumed monkeys beside another balloon on which the British flag is displayed. French flag also seen.Two balloons take off with monkeys inside. Another balloon takes off and a monkey climbs on the trailing anchor rope in midair into the basket of the balloon. Aerial view and ground view of the helium balloons in flight over Venice Beach, California, with the monkeys riding in the balloon baskets.
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