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    The gypsies of Paris - led by their "king, Cwaidevoide III - laid a wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier at the Arc de Trimomphe, Mar 28, in memory of gypsies that died for France and in concentration camps during World War Two.

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    Background: The gypsies of Paris - led by their "king, Cwaidevoide III - laid a wreath on the tomb of the unknown soldier at the Arc de Trimomphe, Mar 28, in memory of gypsies that died for France and in concentration camps during World War Two. The ceremony was attended by gipsy representatives from 25 other countries.

    It was the first tribute of its king to be held in the capital. Their "king" believes that 3,000,000 gipsies met their deaths in detention camps. For the ceremony, they wore the colourful garb often associated with gipsy life.

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    Film ID:
    VLVA162GMO404X9HMBL8VBCOOADZF
    Media URN:
    VLVA162GMO404X9HMBL8VBCOOADZF
    Group:
    Reuters - Including Visnews
    Archive:
    Reuters
    Issue Date:
    29/03/1961
    Sound:
    Unknown
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:02:42:00
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    N/A

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