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1948 Burma celebrates independence from British rule
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1:23Now PlayingDate: 8th January 1948
Location: Burma
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
Gaumont British Ident
SLATE INFORMATION: Burma Celebrates Independence
ENGLAND: London: Charles Street: Burmese Embassy:
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Burma. Celebrations at the Burmese Embassy, London marked creation of Union of Burma. Families of officials in full ceremonial dress. Speech by Sir Maung Gyee and Cripps replies for British Government
BURMESE FLAG Hauled up for first time over Burma Embassy London after celebrations to mark the independence
CRIPPS. Replies for British Government at Celebrations at Burmese Embassy to mark "Union of Burma. Good speech
SIR MAUNG GYEE Burmese Ambassador in London - makes speech at the celebrations to mark the "Union of Burma" and hauling of Burmese flag
Celebrations - Anniversaries (Impersonal)
ceremony, Sir Richard Stafford Cripps; Burma (Myanmar)
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