"House Of Europe" Handed Over 1950

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Full title reads: "Strasburg. 'House Of Europe' Handed Over".

Strasbourg, France. Meeting of the Council of Europe.

GV Strasbourg (for super title.). SV Crowd assembled outside Council of Europe watching arrivals. SV Mr Churchill arriving and being greeted. LV Crowds on steps. Angle...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
48394
Sort Number:
50/065
Time in/Out:
01:41:16:00 / 01:41:51:00
Canister:
50/65
Film ID:
1482.08
Issue Date:
14/08/1950

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