| DODECANESE CELEBRATE GREEK INDEPENDENCE People from the Dodecanese Islands Celebrate Greek Independence and being part of Greece. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 7899 | |
| Catalog #: | 65859 | |
| Clip Number: | 65859-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 1666 C | |
| Timecode: | 01:11:25 - 01:13:35 | |
| Location: | Athens, Greece | |
| Year Shot: | 1947 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Memorial HOLIDAYS: Independence Day, misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Greece, Athens PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: State | |
| Description: | DODECANESEIANS CELEBRATE THEIR ANNEXATION TO GREECE On March 31st the Dodecanese Islands are formally transferred from Britain to Greece. 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. | |
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