News on Screen

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

1975

Date Released

2 Feb 1950

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Watford Scare Manchester United
• 2. India Installs First President
• 3. French Cars Do Best in Monte Rally
• 4. (Untitled record)
• 5. C of I Trailer: Raoc

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 5

Summary

On becoming a republic, India installs Dr Rajendra Prasad as President. Spectacular ceremony is same as formerly accompanied inauguration of new Viceroy. President afterwards takes salute at march past of armed forces.

Keywords

Politics and government; Ceremonies; Military

Library number

18398

Length of story (in feet)

169

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Name

Reuters Archive Licensing: Screen Ocean

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Phone

+44(0)1954 262052

Address

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Notes

British Pathe Ltd (qv) also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.

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