Trial of General Philippe Petain in Paris, France after World War II. Justice, prosecutors, witnesses and prisoners in a court room. French General Philippe Pétain presents himself before the court wearing a uniform. Another French official speaks. General Philippe Pétain seated in a chair. French officers and officials come and present themselves before the court for testimony.
Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. A group of American soldiers and civilians in Paris. American fighter planes buzz Paris. (World War II period).
Trucks, jeeps, and groups of people move about around the Arch of Triumph in Paris, France. A group of young women escort several American soldiers, followed by larger group of local citizens and several bicyclists. They proceed around the circle encompassing the Arch of Triumph. Procession is led by group carrying variety of flags. French tricolor seen toward rear of procession.. (World War II period).
VE Day (Victory in Europe) festivities in Paris, France during World War 2. A group of men and women carries a Pictorial banner as they march around the Arc de Triomphe circle. Men and women hold hands and make a circle as if to dance. Young people riding on top and sides of a car as they move past the Arch of Triumph and people in the street. Decorations strung in a park, including a poster of General de Gaulle. People stroll on walkway in the park.
Victory in Europe Day celebrations, World War II in Paris, France. Cars move on a street with people in the background. Traffic on the street as people march down a street near Arc de Triomphe. A sculpture on the monument.
Victory in Europe Day celebrations, World War II in Paris, France. People run across a street as they gather to celebrate the end of war in Europe. Allied flags hoisted at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier underneath the Arc de Triomphe.