Birth Of A New State (1957)

Accra, Ghana (Gold Coast). GV. Duchess of Kent s Stratocruiser plane taxiing in on airfield in Accra. LV. West Africans watching. LV. Duchess of Kent coming down steps from plane, and being greeted by Sir Charles ArdenClarke. LV. Guard of Honour presenting arms. SV. Union Jack and the red, green and gold Tricolour of Ghana. LV. Pan, Princess Marina Duchess of Kent walking away from aircraft accompanied by the Governor General of the new state, Sir Charles ArdenClarke. SV. West Africans watching. CU. Pan, Duchess of Kent walking to car to drive into the centre of Accra. SV. LV. West Africans banging drums to start celebrations. GV. Duchess of Kent s car driving down roadway en route to the centre of Accra. SV. West African tribal chiefs on the aerodrome watching the arrival of American VicePresident Richard Nixon. SV. VicePresident Nixon accompanied by his wife walking down steps of aircraft and being greeted. LV. West Africans holding large sunshade umbrellas. SV. SCU. Mrs Nixon shaking hands with