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Ben Bella Deposed: Algerian Aide Ousts Boss In Coup

Ben Bella Deposed: Algerian Aide Ousts Boss In Coup
Clip: 426676_1_1
Year Shot: 1965 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1737
Original Film: 038-051-01
HD: N/A
Location: Algeria
Timecode: 00:12:19 - 00:13:31

Overnight, there's a new strongman in Algeria. Colonel Houari Boumedienne, President Den Bella's right hand, turned against his friend and boss in a pre-dawn coup and assumed power. Meanwhile, delegates to a pending Afro-Asian conference in Algiers, were in confusion about their scheduled meeting. The delegate remarked that it was like preparing to go to the theatre and not knowing whether anyone had printed the tickets yet. Colonel Houari Boumedienne conferring with President Den Bella right hand in a pre-dawn coup. Algerian people lining the streets of Algeria applauding. Colonel Houari Boumedienne walking on the people lined street's. Adults and children applauding and smiling. Motorcade parade. Colonel Houari Boumedienne. High Angle Shot - Army tanks. High Angle Shot - Throngs in attendance of this governmental parade. Profile of Algeria's new Iron Man, Colonel Houari Boumedienne.