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A large Joint American-French ceremony at Kerfautras cemetery, Brest, France, honoring fallen in World War I

A U.S. Navy brass band plays a dirge as they march slowly into Kerfautras cemetery, on q path from the main entrance on rue Massillon, in Brest, France, during World War 1. They are followed by a contingent of sailors with shouldered arms, carrying an American flag and marching slowly. They are followed by a funeral coach pulled by two horses and escorted by U.S. Naval officers. Bringing up the rear is another contingent of U.S. sailors, marching slowly and not bearing arms. U.S. Army Brigadier General George Herbert Harries speaks during the funeral. Several high-ranking French and American officers seated behind the podium, including:. U.S. Army Major General William Crozier and U.S. Navy Admiral Henry Braid Wilson. A large number of American military and French military and civilian spectators are present. French and American flags fly side-by-side in the center of the gathering. French troops stand in front of a backdrop of black parsasols held by women behind them. Several children stand with the front line of French soldiers. One little girl holds an American flag. The French troops salute for the camera. The next scene shows a virtual sea of parasols and hats, including French women wearing fashionable bonnets and many men wearing straw boaters. High-ranking French and American military officers all stand and salute. Major General Crozier walks among graves of newly interred American fallen. He is accompanied by a Brigadier General wearing a black armband. Several field grade officers follow the Generals. At the end, a large memorial gathering is seen at a courtyard in the U.S. Naval Base at Brest. Sailors are drawn up in formation and many spectators are assembled. An American flag drapes a coffin flanked by several others leaning upright against a building wall. There is very little movement, so presumably words are being spoken.

Location: Brest France
Date: 1918
Duration: 2 min 27 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675070096
French Navy aircraft carrier Clemenceau (R 98) near completion at a dock before its launch in Brest, France.

French aircraft carrier Clemenceau ready to be launched in Brest, France. French Navy aircraft carrier Clemenceau (R98) near completion at Brest shipyard before the launch. Men at the dock instruct the ship building work.

Location: Brest France
Date: 1957, December 26
Duration: 34 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675073129
A convoy of United States ships enter the harbor at Brest, France during World War I.

United States ships en route to France during World War 1. A convoy of United States ships underway at sea. A barrage balloon aloft. Stokers climb on deck blackened from bunkers fuel. Transport ships enter harbor at Brest France, escorted by United States Navy destroyers Burrows, Little, Jarvis, Bell, Winslow and Wainwright Sailors aboard the ships. Several sick and injured sailors being transferred to a boat from a destroyer in the background. A landing craft approaches a destroyer. Tug boat pulls an American transport vessel.

Location: Brest France
Date: 1918
Duration: 3 min 41 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675049591
U.S. transport ships and escort vessels in the harbor of Brest, France, after crossing the Atlantic.

United States Ships in France during World War I. United states Navy destroyers Burrows (Number 29), Little, Jarvis, Bell, Winslow and Wainwright in the harbor at Brest, France. Transport ships and assorted other craft in the harbor.

Location: Brest France
Date: 1918
Duration: 3 min 52 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675049592
U.S. President Wilson and party descend steps and board ferry to the USS George Washington, in Brest Harbor,France

United States President Woodrow Wilson and other members of American Delegation coming down the stairs. They are setting out on their return trip to America. President Wilson along with Mrs. Wilson coming down the stairs to board a lighter (boat) that will ferry them out to the USS George Washington, in Brest Harbor, France. They are followed by the American party and French dignitaries. Well-wishers seeing them off, stand above on the dock.

Location: Brest France
Date: 1919, February 15
Duration: 52 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675026960
President Wilson waves farewell, from a small boat headed out to the USS George Washington, in Brest Harbor, France

Following the preliminary session of the Paris Peace Conference, United States President Woodrow Wilson sets out for his return trip to United States. President Wilson is seen standing on a lighter (boat) taking him and his party out to the USS George Washington, in Brest Harbor, for their trip home. The boat's French flag flutters next to him as he waves his hat in gesture of farewell to the people of France. Large number of people standing on the shore to say goodbye to the President . Other boats also seen around him.

Location: Brest France
Date: 1919, February 15
Duration: 1 min 7 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675026961
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