Egypt & Syria Form United Arab Republic (1958)

Cairo, Egypt. Title reads 'Egypt, Syria Form United Arab Republic'. LS. Two flags of Egypt and Syria flying side by side over archway - they are to sign agreement on forming new state - United Arab Republic. CU. Two flags. CU. President Shukri El Al-Kuwatli of Syria and President Abdel Nasser of Egypt getting into open car. LS. Presidents being driven in open car through streets, crowds following. Walking shot of the two Presidents. Various shots of President Nasser and President Al-Kuwatli signing papers, they rise and embrace each other. (F.G.) Date found in the old record - 03/02/1958. FILM ID:2588.19 FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/