| New Greek King: Constantine, 23, Succeeds Paul I | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1721 |
| Catalog #: | 429376 | |
| Clip Number: | 429376-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 037-020-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:19:49 - 00:21:01 | |
| Location: | Various | |
| Year Shot: | 1964 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Royal, Crowning / Coronation GOVERNMENT: Monarchy LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Greece LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington D.C. PERSONALITIES: Eisenhower, Dwight (Ike) PERSONALITIES: Kennedy, Jacqueline ROYALTY: Greek, Constantine II ROYALTY: Greek, King Paul ROYALTY: Greek, Queen Frederika | |
| Description: | The man who restored the Greek Monarchy to a position of respect is dead. King Paul I, who had reigned since 1947 has been succeeded by his son Constantine II -- at 23 the youngest reigning Monarch. Highlights from King Paul's life show his many varied activities and King Constantine takes his oath as his successor. Crowded Greek streets, King Paul and Queen Frederika. MS - A banner strung across a Washington street: i.e.: Welcome King Paul and Queen Frederika. MS - A Lincoln convertible pulls up in front of the White House and King Paul and Queen Frederika is greeted by President Eisenhower. MCUS - Jacqueline Kennedy in Greece with King Paul I. MCUS - King Constantine II and his future bride walking down stairs accompanied by a high ranking Greek officer. | |
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