1952 Libya becomes independent state
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0:28Now Playing1952 Libya becomes independent state
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as posted by the channelDate: 3rd January 1952
Location: Libya
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
LIBYA: Tripoli:
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KING IDRIS el SENUSSI of Libya Libya becomes independent and Idris is crowned the king Shots of new King..takes oath of allegiance
LIBYA. On becoming an independent state Emir Iddris el Senussi is crowned the king.. shots of him.. takes oath of allegiance
KIng Idris I of Libya (1889-1983)
Government and Politics
Subjects, independence, crowd, audience, Middle East, North Africa, coronation, crowning
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