A US 80th Infantry Division soldier presents a United States flag to the Mayor of Chalons sur Marne in France.

United States 80th Infantry Division in Chalons-sur-Marne, France during World War II. A water-filled field. A US soldier stands along with the Mayor of Chalons-sur-Marne. The soldier stands with a United States flag in hand. He presents the flag to the Mayor. The flag is raised to the peak and is not lowered for the day. United States soldiers gather for the flag raising ceremony. French civilians gather. A band of musicians play instruments.