| BLIND PENSIONERS MARCH ON ROME The blind march with banners through the streets and in the rain receiving gifts from locals. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 8511 | |
| Catalog #: | 232973 | |
| Clip Number: | 232973-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 2622 E | |
| Timecode: | 01:14:15 - 01:15:29 | |
| Location: | Rome, Italy | |
| Year Shot: | 1954 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DEMONSTRATIONS: Civil DISABILITIES: Blindness LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Italy, Rome PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Protest March | |
| Description: | BLIND PENSIONERS MARCH ON ROME 90 blind men and women who began their march to Rome in Florence 6 days ago arrived at the half-way point of Orvieto. The group seeks aid and work.......meanwhile in Rome the cabinet approve a bill to increase subsidies to institutions for the blind. The bill now goes to Parliament. Rome, Italy Various shots of long columns of blind people, carrying banners and slogans, walking through streets, and receiving gifts of food, and encouragements from townspeople. MS. Italian train passing. LS. Blind crossing level-crossing. Various shots of column walking along highway, and through town during rainstorm. Pan up cathedral. | |
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