Burma celebrates independence from British rule (1948)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Celebration at the Myanmar (formerly Burmese) Embassy in London for the formation of the Union of Burma, including a speech by Stafford Cripps (Chancellor of the Exchequer), lowering the Union Jack, and raising the Burmese flag Full Description: Gaumont British Ident SLATE INFORMATION: Burma Celebrates Independence ENGLAND: London: Charles Street: Burmese Embassy: INT Burma. Celebrations at the Burmese Embassy, London marked creation of Union of Burma. Families of officials in full ceremonial dress. Speech by Sir Maung Gyee and Cripps replies for British Government BURMESE FLAG Hauled up for first time over Burma Embassy London after celebrations to mark the independence CRIPPS. Replies for British Government at Celebrations at Burmese Embassy to mark “Union of Burma. Good speech SIR MAUNG GYEE Burmese Ambassador in London - makes speech at the celebrations to mar