Rioters Sack Bogota 1948

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Full title reads: "RIOTERS SACK BOGOTA".

Bogota, Colombia.

Anarchy follows assassination of Colombian Liberal Party leader Dr Gatan. Top view of riots on square in Bogota. Tram outside building. Front view of building. Various shots of the large crowd around and on the steps of building,...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
46504
Sort Number:
48/033
Time in/Out:
01:50:39:00 / 01:51:56:00
Canister:
48/33
Film ID:
1426.21
Issue Date:
22/04/1948

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