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Israel Marks 5th Anniversary

Israel Marks 5th Anniversary
Clip: 352567_1_1
Year Shot: 1953 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1583
Original Film: 026-458-03
HD: N/A
Location: New York, New York
Timecode: 00:46:58 - 00:48:06

Dull in imagery and contrast, DOS Lester Pearson, president of the UN. General Assembly, extends congratulations to Israel as the young nation celebrates its 5th birthday. CUS - Lester Pearson sitting at desk extending well wishes to Israel. "Israel has now enjoyed five years of independence and has established it's place and influence in the world. It's people have worked hard and progressed marvelously they have persevered and pushed ahead. They have faced and overcome terrific problems. The foundations of a proud and prosperous national existence have been laid. No nation has given a more gallant or inspiring example of willingness to face up to its fundamental problems and its national and international responsibility than Israel. They have continued to developed as a free and democratic state and play a full and honorable part in protecting the peace and promoting the welfare of its people".