| Turk Government Pledges Service | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1673 |
| Catalog #: | 363441 | |
| Clip Number: | 363441-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 033-053-03 | |
| Timecode: | 00:28:06 - 00:28:50 | |
| Location: | Turkey | |
| Year Shot: | 1960 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | GOVERNMENT: Misc LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Turkey MILITARY: Officers WAR & CONFLICT: Coup d'etat | |
| Description: | General Cemal Gursel, head of Turkey's military junta, pledges the group that overthrew the Menderes regime he will serve the best interests of the Turkish people, and promises free elections. That General Cemal Gursel plans to serve in the interest of the Turkish People and promises Free Elections. The head of the ruling junta calls for an end of political violence in which supporters of former Premier Mendares have been attacked. At the same time he reveals a special commission which will investigate crimes charged against members of the old government. Housecleaning continues in Ankara by a new regime that repeats its assurances it will be a care taker only. Step aside for a new Democracy. The Hall of the Great National Assembly packed with all men sitting in the bottom audience and women are sitting in the balcony. MCUS - During this time General Cemal Gursel is sitting on the podium speaking into microphones. | |
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