| Heroic Statue Of Simon Bolivar A Gift To Louisiana | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1641 |
| Catalog #: | 355258 | |
| Clip Number: | 355258-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 030-098-04 | |
| Timecode: | 00:15:59 - 00:16:22 | |
| Location: | New Orleans, Louisiana | |
| Year Shot: | 1957 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ART: Statues CEREMONIES: Unveiling INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Misc. LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Louisiana, New Orleans | |
| Description: | An heroic sized statue of Simon Bolivar is presented by Venezuela to the South American Gateway City, a symbol of cultural and trade ties with our good neighbors. This is a great honor receiving this statue from Caracas Venezuela. Establishing shot - New Orleans down town a military parade commemorating solidarity. MCUS - A heroic statue is unveiled of Simon Bolivar, who hailed from Caracas Venezuela and credited with leading the fight for independence throughout much of Latin America. He was know to his people as "El Libertador" The Liberator. MCUS - Dignitaries from Venezuela join the Mayor of New Orleans to pay tribute to this cultural ties between the hemispheres as they unveil the giant statue. | |
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