Seato Pledge On Laos (1961)

Unissued / Unused material - Title reads: “SEATO Pledges Action If Laos Peace Bid Fails“. American voiceovered newsreel material. Members of SEATO pledge to act is peace negotiations for peace in Laos fail. Bangkok, Thailand. LS of the building in Bangkok where the SEATO council is meeting. CU Flags of the countries belonging to the organisation, flying. MS Australian Prime Minister Mr Robert Menzies standing on dais to take salute. LS Ext: of the SEATO building. MS as American Secretary of State, Dean Rusk takes the stand. CU Flags flying. MS Dean Rusk on dais. Interior GV of the SEATO council assembled. MS Dean Rusk - he starts to speak: Says that they intend to defend any South East Asia Country from outside threats, and feels sure that all other countries under the Treaty will do likewise. (Comb. F.G.) Old record suggests material dates from around 29/03/1961. SEATO stands for South East Asian Treaty Organisation. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL,