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1947 INDIA: India's new Viceroy sworn in
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1:05Now PlayingDate: 10th April 1947
Location: India
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
Gaumont British Ident
SLATE INFORMATION: India's new Viceroy sworn in
INDIA: Durbar Hall:
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GANDI MAHATMA First guest at Mountbatten's house after made last Viceroy of India. Talking in garden and resting hand on Lady Mountbatten's shoulder
LORD and LADY MOUNBATTEN Lord Mountbatten takes the oath of allegiance from Lord Chief Justice Sir patrick Spens. Later, Lord and Lay leave the Durbar Hall. First guest Mahatma Gandhi. Walking along with hand on Ladyd Mountbatten's shoulder
NEW DELHI Mountbatten sworn in as last Viceroy of India at the Durba Hall - takes oath form Sir Patrick Spens -
SIR PATRICK SPENS Gives oath of allegiance to Lord Mountbatten when latter is sworn in as last Viceroy of India at the Durbar Hall, New Delhi
Earl Mountbatten of Burma (Lord Louis Mountbatten), Royalty; Ceremonies - Inauguration; Personalities - Politicians
homage, Gandhi, first guest, first meeting with Gandhi
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