Throngs of people outside the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Crowd cheers in celebration of VE Day. Parisian civilians on foot and in trucks. Parisian traffic and crowds. The Obelix of Luxor is visible in the background. Flags of Allied Nations. (World War II period).
Aerial view of crowd of civilians crossing a bridge over River Seine in Paris. The streets crowded with civilians celebrating VE Day. Long line of people participating in the parade. Large crowd in a park near the river. Bombed out bridge. A view of Paris with the Eiffel Tower. Crowds at Arc de Triomphe with Allied Nation flags. (World War II period).
Trial of Marshal Henri Philippe Petain and other French officials in Paris, after World War II. All rise as the Court President enters the courtroom. French General Bergert is called to the witness stand. He comes forward, takes the oath and sits. Prosecutor Mornet addresses the court. The Court's President takes notes. American officers at the trial.
U.S. Army General George S Patton visits France. French soldiers stand guard. General Patton is greeted by the Military Governor of Paris General Paul Legentilhomme in Paris. American and French officers around the Generals. General Patton presents Colors to a French Unit. Soldiers come forward and accept the colors. General Patton and the soldiers salute. Photographers click pictures of the ceremony. (World War II period).
Opening of a Stage Door Canteen in Paris. People dance during the opening. Army Band plays music. People listen to music and dance. Allied flags on the wall. Lights put up inside the hall. (World War II period).
Opening of a Stage Door Canteen, Paris. People dance during the opening. Men and women enjoy the dance. Allied flags on the wall. Army Band plays music (World War II period).