Embassies honor British Monarch King George V in Washington D.C. Flags of Nations are dropped to half staff on the official residences of the representatives in America's capital in solemn tribute to the British Monarch King George V following his death. He died at the age of seventy.
Grand Central Palace in New York City. People sort out clothing which has been donated to the British War Relief Society. 'Hospital' sign on a packing box. Two women sort clothes on a bench. Posters read 'You can help us with work and contribution' and 'British War Relief Society'. Men handling goods in a shipping room. Stencil on a box. People working in medical supply room. Bottles of medicines are arranged on a bench.
A public meeting in London, England. Andrew Bonar Law addresses the gathering from a podium, under a tent. Several men stand against a building, including Sir Edward Carson, leader of the Ulster Unionists, who holds a sign that reads, "Rebel hands may tear down the flag, but they will never tame the lion hearts of Ulster" In change of scene, British Prime Minister, David Lloyd George, and World War I British Field Marshal Sir Henry Rawlinson, with other officers and civilian officials are seen on a reviewing stand.
British fighter aircraft being tested in Henley, England. British fighter plane takes off from a field. Aircraft in flight. Plane flies above fleecy clouds.
United Kingdom flags flutter over the Old War Office Building, on Whitehall, in London, United Kingdom (Old War Office Building, Whitehall, London SW1A 2EU, United Kingdom). Variations of the flag displayed include the British Naval White ensign and the British Red Ensign. Traffic on streets as various vehicles drive past. Building with flags of various nations on it. Vehicles drive in front of the building. Cars parked in front of a building.
British and Canadian forces defeat Nazi German 7th Army in Normandy, France. German troops surrender. Allied troops and M4 Sherman tanks cross a bridge. Canadian Commander in Chief General Harry Crerar is given instructions from British Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery. Field Marshal Montgomery rides a Jeep. Canadian bombers fleet in flight. Aircraft drop bombs in Normandy. Allied soldiers enter Laval, France. A statue of Jesus crucified on a cross. The Allied forces patrol on street. French civilians. Soldiers fire artillery. Abandoned and overturned German Sdkfz.251 half-tracks and damaged Pz.IV tank. (World War II period).
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