| Suez Canal Seized By Egyptians | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1620 |
| Catalog #: | 354235 | |
| Clip Number: | 354235-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 029-062-01 | |
| Timecode: | 00:40:18 - 00:40:59 | |
| Location: | Egypt | |
| Year Shot: | 1956 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | LOCATIONS/AFRICA: Egypt WAR & CONFLICT: Suez Crisis 1956-1957 | |
| Description: | A new Middle East crises arises as Egypt's President Nasser addresses a wildly cheering crowd in Alexandria, that Egypt has seized Internationally owned Suez Canal. His announcement touches off reprisals and counter reprisals. Britain freezes all of Egyptian funds. France lodges a bitter protest and suggest military action. The eighty-five year old water way of which the United States is the second biggest user brings a three power meeting in London to discuss the biggest threat this year has posed to world peace President Nasser of Egypt addresses an audience of Egyptians. LL - The audience in agreement with their president is wildly cheering. CUS - Profile of President Nasser. CUS - Audience applauding. LS - The cargo ships in the port of Alexandria. MS - Cargo ship entering the Suez Canal. MS - Front of the cargo ship moving foreword. | |
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