Waterford Election (1918-1921)

Waterford Election - De Valera Helps.



Republic of Ireland (Eire, Southern Ireland).



Good shots of campaigning and polls. Opens w/ candidate speaking from a balcony & cheering crowd in street. Some men in street cheering. Nice shot of group of working-class people; w/ several women in front; cheering; waving flags; a soldier in FG joking w/ the young women; later CU soldier & women laughing; shots of soldier cheering w/ others; etc.- seems a bit unusual.



A very young-looking Eamon De Valera in street making speech while a small group of people listen. Another politician (man from the balcony) in the street speaking to working-class crowd; people listening intently. Shot of some men pouring out of a building w/ bars on its windows; a large crowd gathered in front; all cheering wildly. Large crowd heading away from camera; still cheering & waving.



Group of people - men; women & children - pose; all wearing little cards stuck on their clothing. Politician poses w/ another group. People in front of building w/ sign. Notice of Poll. Man helping a very elderly man walk from the polling place. More scenes of crowds. Officials get into car with sign on back reading 'Vote For White'.



Irish Nationalism. (Possibly December 1918 or May 1921; the Sinn Fein won overwhelming majorities in both elections.) More on ON 085 L, ON 403 A.
FILM ID:2400.17

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