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Britons gather around the Houses of Parliament as the British Government makes decisions on the eve of Britain's entry into World War II

In the tense two weeks before Britain's declaration of war against Germany in World War 2, (occuring on September 3, 1939) the Evening Standard Newspaper of August 21, 1939 reports that the Premier sees the King; the Cabinet is to meet; Members of Parliament assemble to hear Chamberlain speak; and the Pope will broadcast peace pleas. Londoners are seen gathered in the areas around the Houses of Parliament. A woman carries a placard reading "Churchill." (She pushes it in front of the camera.) Rolls Royce limousines carrying cabinet ministers enter gates at Parliament courtyard. Bobbies contain peaceful crowds without difficulty. Occupants of one limousine are dressed in Arabian garb. Newspaper vendor displays headlines of Evening Standard reading: "Britons told to leave Germany." Cars carrying dignitaries continue into the Parliament courtyard. Several photographers snap photos as the cars pass them. A shot of the Elizabeth Tower at the north end of the Houses of Parliament, with the Great Clock clearly visible. The tower, clock and great bell (Big Ben) are often collectively referred to as"Big Ben." Routine busy commercial traffic moving on the street past Parliament. View from a high vantage point of double-decker buses moving past the Parliament courtyard, where crowd stands by the fence. Another official car enters the courtyard.

Location: London England United Kingdom
Date: 1939, August 21
Duration: 2 min 50 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675053828
Londoners gather near Downing Street as their Government acts during tense days just prior to Britain's entry into World War II

Londoners gather as their government makes momentous decisions on the eve of British entry into world War 2. Crowds gathered in London near Whitehall and Downing Streets. Bobbies hold traffic for an official car leaving Downing Street and turning right on Whitehall. Soon they repeat the process for another car leaving Downing Street. Soon the crowds on the opposite side of Whitehall move en masse across the street and cluster at the corner of Whitehall and Downing. Mounted police and other Bobbies maintain order. Some folks are seen relaxing on the lawn in St. James Park. The crowds gradually disperse and are seen walking along Whitehall, past the Cenotaph.

Location: London England United Kingdom
Date: 1939, August 21
Duration: 1 min 34 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675053829
Chairman of the Jewish Agency Mr David Ben Gurion speaks in World Zionist Conference in London, England.

World Zionist Conference in London, England. Chairman of the Jewish Agency Mr David Ben Gurion addresses people in the conference. Microphones placed in front him. Audience seated on the chairs. He calls for the establishment of Israel in Palestine as a free Jewish Commonwealth. The audience applauds.

Location: London England United Kingdom
Date: 1945, August 2
Duration: 3 min 48 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675053900
David Ben Gurion addresses World Zionist Conference in London, England

World Zionist Conference in London, England, following World War 2. Chairman of the Jewish Agency, David Ben Gurion, addresses conference attendees. Audience seated on wooden chairs. Ben Gurion notes that Zionists from all over the world are in attendance. He praises the Jewish soldiers who participated in the war that ended with victory over tyranny. But he decries the homelessness and statelessness of Jewish people, and calls for the establishment of a free Jewish Commonwealth in Israel. Audience applauds. D Stephen Wiss in the audience.Camera pans audience, showing persons attending the conference. Some participants appear to be sitting at school desks, with documents on them. A sign reads 'World Zionist Conference'.

Location: London England United Kingdom
Date: 1945, August 2
Duration: 6 min 0 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675053901
King Carol II of Romania and his companion Magda Lupescu flee from Romania.

King Carol II in Hamilton, England. King Carol II of Romania and his companion Madam Magda (Elena) Lupescu arrive in Hamilton after fleeing from Romania. The King is greeted by officers. He waves as he walks on the harbor. King Carol II sits in a carriage. An officer brings his dog with him. Magda Lupescu walks her dog and sits in a carriage.

Location: Hamilton England United Kingdom
Date: 1941, May 13
Duration: 49 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675053966
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill visits the victim families of bombing in London, England.

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in London, England. Prime Minister Winston Churchill visits the victim families of bombing. He makes an extensive tour of wrecked buildings. A huge crowd on the streets. Civilians stand on either side of the road. Men raise their hats. Damaged buildings in the background. Prime Minister Winston Churchill receives an ovation from the crowd. Prime Minister Winston Churchill sits in an open car. (World War II period).

Location: London England United Kingdom
Date: 1941, May 13
Duration: 36 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675053969
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