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September 1, 1966.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Universal Newsreels ; Release 71
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- The Sixties (1960-1974).
- Speeches.
- Sports.
- Canoes and kayaks.
- District of Columbia.
- 19547.
- Local Subjects:
- The Sixties (1960-1974).
- Speeches.
- Sports.
- Canoes and kayaks.
- District of Columbia.
- 19547.
- Genre:
- Newsreel
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (7 minutes)
- Place of Publication:
- Neighborhood:Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Universal Pictures Company, 1966.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Original language in English.
- System Details:
- video file
- Summary:
- VIETNAM COMMENT: At the American Legion Convention in Washington, D.C., President Johnson takes a firm stand on United States policy in Vietnam. He warns that the War there could lead to a Red Chinese-encouraged series of Wars. Meanwhile, President DeGaulle, on a world tour, repeats his stand that U.S. troops must withdraw from Vietnam to promote peace. SPORTS CANOE RACE ON THE HUDSON: The Province of Manitoba beats Alberta in the great Montreal-to-New York Canoe Race. Ten, six-men canoes cover the 470-mile journey to publicize Canada's World's Fair, "EXPO 67", part of the Canadian Centennial. The paddlers are Eskimos, Indians, and Canadian woodsmen. THE HAMBLETONIAN: At the Du Quoin State Fair grounds in Illinois, 25 thousand racing fans see "Kerry Way" take the Hambletonian in two straight heats, setting a world record for total time. Running second in both heats is "Polaris". Harness Racing's Classic has a purse of 122 thousand dollars.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed December 12, 2018).
- OCLC:
- 859525051
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