Liberian Independence (1962)

Liberia. Procession of cars moving through crowded streets of Liberian capital Monrovia during the independence celebrations. Dignitaries arrive and enter a building with guardsmen lined up on the stairs. More shots of the dignitaries entering the building. Various shots of the President of Liberia William V. S. Tubman driving through crowded road during his visit to remote African villages as part of the independence celebrations. Various shots of the President driving in the open car through crowded streets and roads waving to the cheering crowd. Various shots of the President meeting a line of people and inspecting Guard of Honour - possibly on his arrival to the airport. More shots of the President and dignitaries talking to the press and being photographs. Various travelling shots, from car, of lines of villages on side of road. (Dupe) FILM ID:3050.1 FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/