| French Crisis | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1684 |
| Catalog #: | 363843 | |
| Clip Number: | 363843-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 034-034-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:06:42 - 00:08:11 | |
| Location: | Algeria and Paris | |
| Year Shot: | 1961 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | LOCATIONS/AFRICA: Algeria LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France, Paris PERSONALITIES: De Gaulle, Charles TERRORISM: Bombings WAR & CONFLICT: Revolution, Algerian War of Independence 1954 - 1962 | |
| Description: | French Crisis De Gaulle Firm In Army Revolt - Insurrection flares in Algeria as four French generals, with the aid of units of the foreign legion and the army, seize the city of Algeria and other key points. With a paratroop invasion feared, Paris becomes an armed camp as the airports are closed and then put under heavy guard. President Charles De Gaulle assumes dictatorial power and appeals for unity. Aero port De Paris - Exterior of Paris Airport. Damage inside. Charles De Gaulle speaking to camera. | |
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