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GV Demonstrators with Sinn Fein & Irish Republican Army banner
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MV Onlookers
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SV Man with old IRA shield PAN to GV of procession
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SV Girl band from New York followed by male band (3 shots)
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SV Policemen blocking Downing Street
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SV Marchers with banner "Free political prisoners now"
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MV Police PAN to man with petition
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MV Petition handed in (SOF)
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TRANSCRIPT: "We want those troops out of Ireland...and we'll carry on our campaign until they are driven out. We support the Irish people's struggle and we demand and immediate and unconditional release of all Irish political prisoners both in this country and in Ireland, north and south. "Attendant replies: "O.K., thank you very much, ta!"




Initials SGM/2237 SGM/2256



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Background: Men dressed in I.R.A. uniforms mixed with less militant Irishmen today during the annual Saint Patrick's Day march through London. Sprinkled among the marchers were protest banners, but generally the mood was cheerful. Some members went to Number 10 Downing Street to present a petition calling for the release of "political prisoners."
The sound on film includes excellent music provided by the New York marching girls.