Algeria attains independence and Ben Bella becomes the President. Head of the provisional government Benyoucef Ben Khedda addresses the press as he informs them about the end of provisional rule and attainment of independence. Ben Bella the new President of free Algeria arrives after seven years of confinement. He gets off the plane and is given a warm welcome. People celebrate their independence. People loaded in trucks. Ben Bella with important statesmen.
Charles de Gaulle announces completion of cease fire with Algerian rebels. Massive crowd cheers for de Gaulle during his visit to Algeria. Riots break out in Algeria and rioters damage government property during riots. French Army steps in to controls riots. Clashes between French Army and rioters. Secret Army Organization (OAS) calls for a general strike and vows to fight on. Roads and public places with fewer vehicles during the strike.
The French troops on an alert in Algeria against campaign of terror by Secret Army Organization. The cars moves under the bridge. Civilians walk on the streets. The French troops moves on the streets. They keep a watch on the activities of the civilians. They spot check civilians as the Secret Army Organization steps up its campaign of terror.
Civilians vote for independence in Algeria. The civilians walk on streets. Buildings in the background. Vehicles move through the streets. The civilians enter buildings to cast their votes. Officials frisk them. People cast their votes in a ballot box to put an end to the French rule. Algerian leaders address a gathering. People hold Algerian flags.
Civilians demonstrate in Algeria. A large crowd of civilians gathered on a street. The crowd demonstrates in front of a government office building. Algerian leader Ahmed Ben Bella addresses the gathering.
Organization of Secret Army in Algeria during the war for its independence. Traffic on a street. Wrecked equipment and damaged buildings after an OSA attack. Damaged furniture in a house and a sign reads 'OAS'. Traffic moves on the street.