King Constantine Takes Oath 1964

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Location: Athens, Greece

Story about King Constantine of Greece swearing the an oath to the Greek parliament.

VS. King Constantine of Greece and Crown Princess Irene arrive at the Greek Parliament Building and are greeted by Prime Minister Mr. G. Papandreou and President of Parliament...

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Cataloguer:
Matt
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
88920
Sort Number:
UN 3879 D
Time in/Out:
01:02:14:00 / 01:04:25:00
Canister:
UN 3879 D
Film ID:
3165.02
Issue Date:
1964

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