| JORDAN: Hussein Tightens His Grip on Nation. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1634 |
| Catalog #: | 354785 | |
| Clip Number: | 354785-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 030-036-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:00:34 - 00:01:30 | |
| Location: | Jordan | |
| Year Shot: | 1957 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Demonstrators DEMONSTRATIONS: Protest LOCATIONS/MIDDLE EAST: Jordan ROYALTY: Jordanian, King Hussein | |
| Description: | JORDAN: Hussein Tightens His Grip on Nation. Mass anti-government demonstrations in Jordan are sternly repressed by police before mobs can form as King Hussein takes further measures to secure his threatened regime. With strict curfew imposed, he visits Arabia's King Saud, a staunch anti-communist ally, to plan his course. Crowds march with banners. A male speaker wearing business suit speaks and gestures passionately. Two guards stand by building. Brief shot of King Saud (wearing traditional garment that covers his head) seated and talking with young King Hussein (wearing suit). Uniformed men walk through street holding shields. WS empty street. A couple of soldiers guard street blocked by barbed wire. | |
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