| New President Takes Office | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1594 |
| Catalog #: | 512374 | |
| Clip Number: | 512374-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 027-536 | |
| Timecode: | 00:38:20 - 00:38:55 | |
| Location: | Paris, France | |
| Year Shot: | 1954 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: State ELECTIONS: Inaugurations LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France, Paris PERSONALITIES: Auriol, Vincent PERSONALITIES: Coty, Rene | |
| Description: | Dull in contrast and imagery Out going President Vincent Auriol and his successor Renee' Coty arrive in France's Emissary Palace. The gold necklace of the Grand Masters Legion of Honor symbolic of the nations highest office is placed around Renee' Coty's neck. Renee' Coty becomes the 19th President of France, he takes office after the nations worst political crisis. It is the hope of all France that he bring an era of stability. Establishing shot - President Vincent Auriol and his successor Renee' Coty walking on a red carpet. MCUS/OH - President Renee' Coty kissing the French flag. CUS - Renee' Coty. MCUS - The gold necklace is placed around President Coty's neck. MCUS - Press photographers keeling on the carpet. MLS - Male dignataries. CUS - Newly elect President Renee' Coty wearing the gold necklace. | |
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