Detachment Commander discuss with another official. Soldiers move to an aircraft. It takes off. Soldier carries a wounded on stretcher over a LZ (Landing-Zone). A signal bomb releases blue smoke for day time landing. Two soldiers stretch orange panels as signals to the approaching plane. The plane lands on the runway. The plane unloads and wounded are transferred to the plane. It takes off, leaving behind a cloud of dust.
British soldiers on a ship leave for 14 days holiday during Battle of Hindenburg Line in World War I. Soldiers stand at the railing on ship. Life boats kept on the decks. The ship leaves.
A huge crowd gathers on the road in a heavy downpour to celebrate 'Armistice Day' in London. Queen Mary along with other members of the Royal Family appears on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. The crowd cheers. The Queen and King emerge from St. Paul’s Cathedral (St. Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD, United Kingdom) following a Thanksgiving Service for the Armistice, and they enter and sit in a landau carriage. A Peace March starts off in London. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Crowd celebrating Armistice Day, November 11, 1918, in New York City. Many wave American flags. Dense crowd traps several vehicles. Different sequence shows the U.S. State funeral procession for the American Unknown Soldier of World War I, on November 21, 1921. Teams of white horses pull artillery caissons. Team of dark horses pull caisson bearing the coffin of the Unknown Soldier. It is covered with bunting and dark wreath. General of the Armies, John J. Pershing leads the Military officers who accompany the coffin. Following them is seen a large group of civilian officials, all in top hats.
Moving day for President Woodrow Wilson. Loading trucks park in front of house. People watch furniture and litter lying on the street. Men take furniture in house. Entrance of the white house.
Final preparations before Memorial Day ceremonies at the Suresnes cemetery in 1919. The Hillside at Suresnes cemetery is filled with spectators and an honor guard cordon of French soldiers in uniform, surrounds the cemetery proper. Large American flag flies at half mast. Several women and a child walk on path. People surround a covered monument in center of the cemetery. Rows of crosses mark graves of the fallen. French tricolor flag flying high in the background. Crosses decorated with small American and French flags. A monument at center of cemetery is covered with flowers and flags. An American army officer walks up to the monument and appears to be inspecting everything.
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