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  • Short Summary

    People from the Dodecanese Islands Celebrate Greek Independence and being part of Greece.

  • Description

    Unissued / unused material - location and date unclear or unknown.

    Athens, Greece.

    VS People from the Dodecanese Islands march down Roosevelt Avenue, in Athens, they are celebrating Greek Independence and becoming part of the Greek Nation. Girls taking part wear national costume and carry laurel wreaths. CU Two girls in their picturesque costume. LS General views of the scene in the square of the Unknown Warrior.

    MS Dr Skevros Zervos, veteran fighter for union with Greece laying a wreath on the tomb of the unknown warrior in memory of Dodecanese dead, he is seen here in the middle of three men. CU Dr Zervos addressing the crowd.

    On March 31st the Dodecanese Islands are formally transferred from Britain to Greece.

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    2148.14
    Media URN:
    63816
    Group:
    Unissued unused
    Archive:
    British Pathe
    Issue Date:
    Sound:
    Mute
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:02:03:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:53:16:00 / 01:55:19:00
    Canister:
    UN 1666 C

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