French Government Emergency 1958

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Unissued / unused material.

Emergency government meeting following General De Gaulle's surprise announcement that he is prepared to take power. Paris, France.

Various shots of politicians arriving at night at Elysee Palace:

Mr. Mutter (Minister of Algeria), Mr. Houphouet-Boigny,...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
80075
Sort Number:
UN 3089 A
Time in/Out:
01:43:55:00 / 01:48:46:00
Canister:
UN 3089 A
Film ID:
2706.25
Issue Date:
1958

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