After dinner speeches at opening of British Exhibition in New York, United States of America (USA).
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LS guests at main table standing prior to dinner, including Vice President Richard Nixon and Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Philip). CU Royal Coat of Arms, pan down to show main table with guest still standing. MS New York's Mayor Wagner and others seated at table. Various shots VIP guests listening to after dinner speeches. MS Governor of New York Nelson Rockefeller seated, applause when Vice President Nixon comes to the microphones (natural sound starts here until end of item).
MS Nixon speaking on merits of British Exhibition and Britain, he comments on Soviet's desire to rule world. Guests applauding. CUs Duke of Edinburgh giving jokey speech about popular misconception that England is populated by eccentrics, ruined castles and soldiers in busbies etc., he goes on to talk seriously about Britain's industrial successes. MS Rockefeller applauding.
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