The most historical events captured on film over the past 100 years
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Leaders of the G7 nations arrive in Naples for the Summit. US President, Bill Clinton, held his first talk with Japan's new Socialist PM, Tomiichi Murayama. Some members also want to talk privately about the new President of the EU after Mr Major's veto on Belgian, Jean-Luc Dehaene.
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Japanese Emperor Akihito visits UK: at state banquet with the Queen - parade, taking seats, Akihito speech subtitled; viewing guard of honour with Prince Philip; parade past ex-Prisoners of War who turn their backs; arrival at Buckingham Palace; Tony Blair interview on Japanese relations; Akihito at tomb of Unknown Soldier.
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Prince Edward in Tokyo on fund-raising trip for the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme: welcoming ceremony with traditional Japanese tune in background; Edward with students.
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Japanese planes attacking Pearl Harbour; burning ships; wrecked aeroplanes; graveyard with crosses bearing 'unidentified' legends
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Japan: Tokyo. New monorail shown.. general views of the monorail.
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Winston Churchill, UK prime minister: 1943 speech: 'in 1941, I gave a solemn warning to the Japanese Government that if they went to war with the United States, we should immediately declare war on them. Well, there's nothing wrong with that...'

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