De Gaulle In Africa (1959)

Unissued / unused material. General Charles de Gaulle in Africa - visits French warship, at inauguration of Dakar University, arrival in Mouakchott and visits Saint Louis du Senegal, French West Africa (Senegal). Various shots of General de Gaulle being driven through crowded streets, cut-ins of crowd. Various shots of General de Gaulle visiting French warship “De Grasse“, looking at patrol boats at sea and navy aircraft fighters in flight. Various shots of inauguration of the Dakar University. LS De Gaulle’s plane. MS De Gaulle alighting from plane and being welcomed by Mauritanian Premier Mr. Mokhtar Ould Dadda and officials. MS Guard of Honour. Various shots of flag ceremony over first cornerstone of the future capital. Various shots of tribal dances being performed in honour of General de Gaulle. Various shots of General de Gaulle being driven past enthusiastic crowds. Travel shot over bridge, showing traditional boat regattas on river. LS De Gaulle’s car driving over bridge. Variou