U.S. troops of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) wearing gas maskes as they occupy trenches on the Western Front, in France, during World War 1. One soldier using a large hand-held "Ayrton" fan to clear lingering gas from a trench. A shell bursting in air above a fort, as a French FT 17 tank moves across the area. American infantry in gas masks, firing rifles from a trench, as gas drifts over them. A camouflaged French rail gun firing from a railroad siding. Two other views of French rail guns firing. Smoke rising from a nearby shell burst. More views of AEF troops firing rifles from trenches during gas attack. Soldiers moving across no-man's land as shells burst. A mammoth explosion from a demolition charge or siege mortar shell. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Bugler sounds alarm announcing start of emergency drill for crew and American troops (passengers) aboard the SS Leviathan on the way to France, during world War 1. Crew members begin lowering life boats from davits at side of the Leviathan. Soldiers and sailors in life vests are seen proceeding to assigned emergency stations on Deck C, under supervision of ship's officers and crew. They assemble beside life boats as crew members man them and lower them part way in the exercise.
French dignitaries arrive at the Murat Mansion (28 Rue de Monceau 75008 Paris, France) in Paris, France. These include French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau. The dignitaries arrived to greet United States President Woodrow Wilson during his visit to France for the Paris Peace Conference. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Marshal Joffre presides at a celebration in honor of Mr Edward Shearson, American philanthropist and Chairman of the American Committee of the Fatherless Children of France. Marshal Joffre is seen at a party held by the committee of Fraternite Franco-Americaine, where he was present to thank the children of America for aiding orphan children of France in World War I. Joffre stands with William Graves Sharp, American Ambassador to France, who holds a glass in hand. Joffre talks to the people in the party. Also present at the party: Captain Charles Carroll of Carrollton Maryland, from the American Red Cross; Admiral Fournier, Andre Tardieu, French High Commissioner to the United States; Louis LaFerre, French Minister of Public Instruction.
Aerials of Paris, France shortly after end of World War I. President Wilson and other American VIPs arrive at Place de la Concorde. Crowd cheering. Behind the crowd is the Rue Royale and the Church of the Madeleine (Pl. de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris, France). On the left is the Hotel de Crillon (10 Pl. de la Concorde, 75008 Paris, France). A large crowd at Concorde square. View of Obelisk and fountain. A procession of horse-drawn carriages, cars, and troops on horseback pass through road and crowd lined up on sidewalks.
Shows men who have contributed to greatness of France in the war. Paul Painleve, Premier of France and Minister of War talking to a man in a field. Other people stand in the background. Monsieur Ribot, former Premiere and now Minister of Foreign Affairs walking with two other persons in front of a house.