Nixon’s Visit To England AKA Nixon Visits England (1969)
Unissued / unused material - some dates and locations may be unclear / unknown.
London.
High shot, front of No. 10 Downing Street, residence of the British Prime Minister, night, with two policemen on duty but no crowds visible. Useful MS & CU No. 10 with policemen on duty but no crowds, night. CU Night-street sign, “Downing Street “. MS Pan with two government cars pulling up outside No. 10 at night, the passengers alight and go in, second car possibly bringing Minister Barbara Castle. MS Pan with car of US President Richard Nixon arriving at No. 10 flanked by light flashing motorcycle escort. Nixon alights from car and is greeted by British Premier Harold Wilson. They pose for press on steps before entering. VS Demonstrators being held back by police at entrance to Downing Street. (Badly underlit) VS of cars, press and police outside No. 10 whilst talks go on inside.
Note: Date on original record: 25/02/1969.
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