Nasser's Triumph - Election Results
Nasser's Triumph - Election Results
Clip: 355419_1_1
Year Shot: 1958
(Actual Year)
Audio: No
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1644
Original Film: 031-016-02
HD: N/A
Location: Egypt and Syria
Timecode: 00:46:46 - 00:47:33
The united Arab republic officially comes into being with a overwhelming 'aye' by plebiscite in Egypt and Syria. From a balcony, in familiar 'strong-man' style, Nasser receives the acclaim of cheering thousands. One of Nasser's aide's open a box of cast ballots on a election of the Arab Republic. Thousands of cast ballots for President Nasser. Throngs of Arabs cheering and happy on the re-election of President Nasser. President Nasser addressing the people of Egypt in an acceptance speech.