The anniversary of the D-Day at Utah Beach in Normandy, France during World War II. Soldiers stand at attention with rifles. Officers salute in front of them. A large crowd attends the ceremony (anniversary of the D-Day). Allied soldiers, representatives of the U.S. and France salute. The U.S. and French flags at masts in the background. The soldiers stand at attention. A soldier holds the U.S. flag. A French General greets the soldiers. View of a soldier and his badges. Wreaths are placed at the foot of the D-Day Monument to U.S. Army's 1st Brigade of Engineers. Photographers take photos. A large crowd of generals, representatives and civilians attend the ceremony and applaud.
War crime trials of World War II in Paris, France. People enter the Palace of Justice (10 Bd du Palais, 75001 Paris, France) to observe French Marshal Henri Philippe Petain's trial for treason. Guards check everyone's IDs before they enter the court. People, judges, and lawyers enter the courtroom. The interiors of the court. Marshal Petain enters the courtroom dressed in Marshal's uniform with single decoration. The Marshal sits in a chair. Solicitor General Andre Mornet enters and questions Marshal Petain. A witness speaks. Former Premiers Edouard Daladier and Paul Reynaud give evidence. Pierre Laval testifies as well.
Victory in Europe Day celebration in Paris, France during World War II. Crowd gathered around the Arc de Triomphe for Victory in Europe (V-E) day celebration. Aircraft in flight over Arc de Triomphe. People wave French flags. American, British, Russian, Chinese, and French flags grouped under the Arc de Triomphe (Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France). Crowd march on a street. They sing and wave flags. Damaged buildings in the background. Vehicles move through the streets. French honor guards stand around tomb of World War I Unknown Soldier.
Victory in Europe Day celebration in Paris, France at the end of World War II. People march through streets holding banners. Jubilant French men and women dancing on the streets to celebrate Victory in Europe (V-E) day. French civilians crowd on top of a moving military car. Damaged buildings in the background. A pamphlet and a photograph of Charles de Gaulle fastened on paper garlands. Allied flags flutter in wind at the Arc de Triomphe (Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France). People march through streets. Trees on either side of the street.
Victory in Europe Day celebration in Paris, France at the end of World War II. View of damaged buildings along a street. Vehicles move through streets. Large crowd of civilians march past Arc de Triomphe for Victory in Europe (V-E) day celebration. They wave flags. View of statue at the Arc de Triomphe (Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France). People running. View of lamppost. Flags flutter in wind at the Arc de Triomphe.
French and Colonial troops march past through the Avenue de la Grande Armée during the Liberation Parade in Paris, France in World War II, one year after the city's liberation. Troops marching under the Arc de Triomphe (Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France). Military band plays. President of the French Republic Charles De Gaulle salutes at the troops. Civilians gather to cheer the troops as they march past. Aircraft flying in straight line formation leave contrails.