On this day in 1949, talks began to end the blockade imposed by Russia on Berlin. Here is a British Movietone report showing diplomats arriving for the talks.
In New York, Dr Philip Jessup and Mr Gromyko arrive for the talks on the Berlin Blockade. Inside you see Jacob Malik one of the Soviet delegates conferring with Gromyko. We also show the situation as it is in Berlin today.
In New York - GV house where meeting was held. Dr Philip Jessup, US Ambassador at large arrives surrounded by cameramen. Gromyko arrives. Interior shots of Mr Gromyko with Mr Malik leaning over his shoulder talking. In Berlin - British troops putting up British sector signs. Russian and US soldiers talking. Idle railways. Deserted canals. Various shots of the airlift in operation, take offs, landings, loading and unloading materials. People leaving bakers with bread.
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