An elaborate pageant honors Joan of Arc on the anniversary of her victory at the battle of Orleans in 1492, Paris, France. The Statue of Joan of Arc, priests and dignitaries near it. Wreath placed at her memorial. A procession marches on the street with armed infantry troops, band of musicians and troops of cavaliers. Two boys and other spectators watch the procession.
A chained monkey sits on ground during Madri Gras at Camp New Orleans, Paris, France. He holds a mirror and looks in to it. He turns around.
Ingenious and humorous floats in a parade during Mardi Gras at Camp New Orleans, Paris, France during World War II. Two men under blankets in a car with a banner 'Post War Plans'. A man dressed as Statue of Liberty. United States flag. On a truck a man poses on a bed as a photographer takes his picture. Women stand in and around a coffee mug on a truck. 'American Red Cross' written on the truck. Soldiers sing at a microphone. Soldiers stand near signboard of canal street watch the parade. On a truck men work on electric poles. Men hoist American flag on 'Shemper field'. Tents in the background. Soldiers watch the parade. An explosion occurs on a truck. A soldier rides a horse followed by a tram.
Girls participate in French beauty contest during Mardi Gras at Camp New Orleans, Paris, France. Girls stand on a stage. Soldiers watch the contest. Girls walk on the ramp passing soldiers. Judges make notes as girls pass by. Winners are awarded. (World War II period).
Peace in Paris,France after end of war in Algeria in the year 1962. View of the Arc de Triomphe. President of the French Republic, Charles De Gaulle seated at office after the War being ended. Tanks move through streets. Large crowd of civilians gather on street cheer at the arrival of Deputy Premier of Algeria,Mohamed Ben Bella.
Ferry boats in Loire River, France. French civilians operate small ferry boat between Orleans and St. Marcean. Passengers include a German prisoner, wounded Frenchmen, a U.S. soldier and French civilians. A man paddles the boat. Civilians wait on the river bank. Men holding a stretcher and a cycle. The boat arrives, passengers get off. The civilians watch as the soldiers come onto the bank. French policemen accompany a prisoner. Civilians take the stretcher aboard the ferry to help a wounded soldier. A man paddles the ferry. (World War II period).
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