Assassination Of President Armas Of Guatemala 1957

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Guatemala.

Documentation on file, American commentary regarding assassination of President Armas.

CU. Carlos Castillo Armas, Pres. of Guatemala. LS. Presidential Palace. MS. President walking among people. Various shots of Anti-Communist rebels marching. MS. CU. President Armas looking...

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
83596
Sort Number:
UN 2997 B
Time in/Out:
01:46:46:00 / 01:47:28:00
Canister:
UN 2997 B
Film ID:
2888.20
Issue Date:
1957

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