The Democrats Meet 1956

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Chicago, United States of America USA.

Transcript on file, American commentary.

Various shots of crowds, carrying signs and placards, CU. Signs: "Welcome Delegates" "Harriman can win" etc., GV. of delegates arriving at airport, to vote. MS. Woman carrying umbrella, written on it...

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
82526
Sort Number:
UN 2871 E
Time in/Out:
01:02:10:00 / 01:03:00:00
Canister:
UN 2871 E
Film ID:
2830.02
Issue Date:
1956

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