English subtitles for clip: File:1960-12-05 Lumumba Seized.ogg

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A new chapter begins in the dark and tragic history of the Congo

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with the return to Leopoldville of deposed premier Lumumba,

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following his capture by crack commandos of strongman Colonel Mobutu.

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Taken to Mobutu's headquarters past a jeering, threatening crowd,

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Lumumba was impassive, at this lowest ebb of his stormy career.

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Mobutu watched, as his troops manhandled Lumumba but promised the

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pro-Red Lumumba a fair trial on charges of inciting the army to rebellion.

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Lumumba was removed to an army prison outside the capital,

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as his supporters in Stanleyville seized control of Orientale province

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and threatened a return of disorder. Before that, Lumumba suffered

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more indignities, including being forced to eat his speech in which

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he restated his claim to be the Congo's rightful premier.

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Even in bonds, Lumumba remains a dangerous prisoner,

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storm center of savage loyalties and equally savage opposition.

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Arriving in Los Angeles to begin a four-day honeymoon after a midnight wedding

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in Elizabeth, New Jersey are actress Sandra Dee and singer Bobby Darin.

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Each of them is an idol of teenagers across the nation.

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They first announced their engagement after completing production in Rome

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as co-stars of Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida of UI's new film "Come September".