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French woman gives chocolates to Free French soldiers in Lucé-sous-Ballon France (WW2)

Free French 2nd Armored Division troops in Lucé-sous-Ballon France during World War 2. Road sign reads “D. 123 Lucé sous Ballon”. French soldiers converge outside a shop at 7 Rue Louis Louaze 72290 Lucé-sous-Ballon, at the intersection of D123 and Le Grand Champ du Sablon. Sign on the wall of the shop says “Chocolat Menier”. A motorcycle is parked outside the shop. A French woman holding a “Cross of Lorraine” (symbol of Free France and French resistance against Nazi Germany) distributes chocolates from her basket. French woman smiling. Two soldiers kiss the French woman’s cheeks. French soldiers, vehicles and locals crowd outside the café. Two French Red Cross soldiers in an armored vehicle receive a bucket of water. Convoy of Free French soldiers continues down Le Grand Champ du Sablon as they leave Lucé-sous-Ballon

Date: 1944, August 10
Duration: 1 min 10 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675079391
French civilians watch a parade in Rue Royale to celebrate awarding of the Cross of Liberation (Croix de la Libération) to Paris (WW2)

French civilians gather to watch a parade celebrating the awarding of the Cross of Liberation (Croix de la Libération) to Paris after liberation of France from Nazi Germany during World War II. French women clapping. United States soldiers marching out of the Place de la Concorde (Place de la Concorde 75008 Paris, France) into Rue Royale. A French civilian holding a camera as spectators cheer. Women's Army Corps (WAC) officers marching toward the L'église de la Madeleine (Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris, France). French troops marching toward the L'église de la Madeleine. French children clapping as they watch the military parade. Three women watching and clapping among the crowd. French troops march and carry the French tricolor in Rue Royale. A marching band playing. A goat mascot accompanies marching troops.

Date: 1945, April 2
Duration: 1 min 13 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675079404
Parade for Cross of Liberation (Croix de la Libération) award ceremony to Paris after liberation (WW2)

Paris parade celebrating the awarding of the Cross of Liberation (Croix de la Libération) after liberation from Nazi Germany during World War II. Parade takes place on Rue Royale, Place de la Madeleine, and other streets in Paris. French troops stand up and salute. Close view of a French soldier saluting outside the L'église de la Madeleine (Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris, France). United States soldiers use cameras to record the event. French troops carrying a flag (with words) marching on Rue Royale. General Charles de Gaulle and other official stand on stage in the Place de la Concorde (Place de la Concorde 75008 Paris, France). General Charles de Gaulle salutes. An M5 half-track leaves the Place de la Concorde. Two soldiers with a French tricolor flag on top of a moving Free French 2nd Armored Division M4 Sherman tank in Rue Royale, followed by a smaller tank. Two Free French M4 tanks side by side. Several French tricolor flags on flagpoles near crowds of civilians. French troops stand and march with flags in Place de la Concorde. Soldiers with guns marching in Place de la Concorde. A distant observation airplane flying above soldiers standing near the Seine river, with the view of the Eiffel Tower behind. General De Gaulle and important officials sitting on chairs onstage. A cavalry regiment during the parade in Rue Royale. Cheering crowds watching the parade on Rue Royale.

Date: 1945, April 2
Duration: 1 min 41 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675079405
Presentation of the Cross of Liberation (Croix de la Libération) to the city of Paris by General Charles de Gaulle (WW2)

General Charles de Gaulle presents the French Cross of Liberation (Croix de la Libération) to the city of Paris after liberation from Nazi Germany in World War 2. At the entrance of the Paris City Hall (Paris Hôtel de Ville Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris, France), soldiers, Republican Guards, and civilians gather to witness the ceremony. Representatives from the United States Army stands beside the United States flag. A Military Policeman salutes. As the Grand Chancellor of the Order of Liberation, General Charles de Gaulle delivers a speech beside the Paris coat of arms. French politician André le Troquer holds the Paris coat of arms as General de Gaulle talks. Allied generals watch the ceremony. A giant Cross of Liberation, illuminated by spotlights, is unveiled on the pediment of the Hôtel de Ville. Troops salute and sing “la marseillaise”. Major General Jacques Philippe Leclerc smiling during the ceremony. General Charles de Gaulle, with the Paris City Committee, important French politicians such as André le Troquer and Admiral Georges Thierry d’Argenlieu (also known as Father Louis of the Trinity, O.C.D.), the chancellor of the Ordre de la Libération, pose in front of the Hôtel de Ville.

Date: 1945, April 2
Duration: 53 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675079408
French civilians cheer Free French troops as they liberate Paris (WW2)

Parisians celebrate the liberation of Paris from Nazi Germany during World War 2. A French M4 Sherman tank carrying French women and soldiers of the Free French Second Armored Division pass by crowds. More M4 Sherman tanks, Jeeps, M3 half-tracks of the 2nd Armored Division with troops enter Paris. Smiling people along sidewalks wave and welcome incoming troops and vehicles. French men and women wave the French tricolor flag welcoming United States troops to Paris. Crowds of civilians welcome troops. Nun greeting a soldier with a Faire La Bise (French cheek kiss). French civilians welcome a Free French Second Armored Division M3 half-track “LONGCHAMP” carrying troops. Civilians milling around troops to welcome them. Happy French civilian crowds smiling and flashing the “V for Victory” sign. French women surround an army Jeep with troops parked near a Paris Métro exit. A soldier snuggles and gives a woman a kiss on her cheeks. Soldier and a woman kiss. Soldier stands on top of a Free French M4 Sherman tank throwing chewing gum candies at French civilians.

Date: 1944, August 25
Duration: 1 min 25 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675079427
United States troops march in parade along the Avenue des Champs Élysées after Paris liberation (WW2)

French people celebrate the liberation of Paris from Nazi Germany during World War II. Army Jeeps drive towards the Arc de Triomphe (Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France). United States troops, in formation, marching along the Avenue des Champs Élysées toward Arc de Triomphe. Women along sidewalk clapping and flashing the “V” for Victory hand sign. United States Army trucks, with field pieces and soldiers, moving around the Arc de Triomphe. Formation of M20 armored cars. Soldiers in jeeps, shaking hands with French men and women alongside road; field piece being pulled by the jeep. United States troops on trucks extending their hands down, shaking hands with crowd as they move by the Avenue des Champs Élysées. French military band performs in front of the Arc de Triomphe. Little girl on parent’s shoulder claps while watching parade. Two United States soldiers holding flags (one was the United States flag) while marching. M4 Sherman tanks with the United States flag move away from the Arc de Triomphe.

Date: 1944, August 26
Duration: 3 min 5 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675079428