| Royal Salute: New York Millions Cheer Queens Visit | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1639 |
| Catalog #: | 355164 | |
| Clip Number: | 355164-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 030-086-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:49:09 - 00:52:32 | |
| Location: | New York, New York | |
| Year Shot: | 1957 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Spectators INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: State Visits LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York, New York PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Tickertape ROYALTY: British, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh ROYALTY: British, Queen Elizabeth II (Princess Elizabeth) | |
| Description: | New York gives Queen Elizabeth the biggest reception of her American visit. From her ferry ride across the harbor through the tickertape parade up the 'canyon of heroes' to her appearance at the United Nations, the Royal Visitor receives the biggest celebrity reception since general Macarthur’s return. Establishing shot - A Royal Flotilla sails across New York Bay. MCUS - Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip standing at the rail port-side. MS - A large banner strung across the street welcoming the Queen and Prince. MS - A Royal motorcade joined by a Royal Guard of Honor, New York's finest, NYPD. CUS - Look's like a few ladies got together to welcome Queen Elizabeth II and her Prince. Camera pointed up - The American flag blowing in the wind and ticker tape falling from the windows. MS - Military soldiers marching in the Royal Parade. Camera pointed up - American and British flags getting snowed on by ticker tape. MSLD - American Army marching with rifles on their backs. Front S/M - The Royal couple coming towards the camera in a motorcade. Both sides of the street is lined with mass amounts of people greeting the Queen. MS - The press seated on bleachers in an assigned area. Cameras are out and taking photographs of this gala event. Different angles taken of the event - Mass crowds line the streets and sidewalks. MS - The Royals pull up to City Hall and disembark from the limo. MS - Mayor and Mrs. Wagner shaking hands with the Royal couple. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip signing the guest book and then its back to the motorcade. | |
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