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Mountbatten Leaves India 221241-14 | Footage Farm

1,326 views · Published 13 December 2013 · 1:05 · Indexed 12 October 2026

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1948
MS Mountbatten w/ wife & Nehru; Governor General Designate & retiring Governor walking down through large crowd of Indians & Europeans.
17:12:19  Government House & formal dinner given by Indian cabinet w/ large British flag & Indian flag hanging at front of room.  Waiters standing along wall.  British flag pulled aside to show ten pieces of gold plate given to India by the King "though still India's monarch.  CU.  
17:12:38  Walking down red carpet on steps w/ daughter & others & into large carriage for last drive thru Delhi streets accompanied by riders & large crowds.
Independence; Government Diplomacy; End of Empire; 
Note:  Re-cut story w/ original narration so sound track has interruptions.

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