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Soldiers of the U.S. 103rd Engineer Battalion work in concert with French Army engineers on bridges in France, during World War I

The Aisne-Marne Operation in France during World War I. Soldiers of the U.S. 103rd Engineer Battalion, together with French Army engineers, cut and sharpen logs on the bank of the River Marne, in France, during World War 1. A city (Chateau-Thierry?) is visible across the river in the background, where the river seems to take a sharp bend. Next, a French and an American soldier are seen wielding large mallets to drive the newly cut poles into the river embankment at the water's edge. French officers are supervising the work. A line is stretched outward from the river bank. Change of scene shows French and American engineers working on a pontoon bridge across a different river. Troops are walking on the opposite side. Final scenes show American soldiers of the 103rd Engineers standing on and near an elaborate log-reinforced bridge, complete with metal railing. Other soldiers are guiding a horse as it pulls a two-wheeled caisson across the bridge. The Engineers examine the bridge deck and side reinforcements as the horse and caisson move past.

Date: 1918
Duration: 1 min 2 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675067061
A group of American and French officers stands beside a French Spad 11 aircraft near Viefvillers in Oise, France in World War 1..

Aviation activities in France during World War I. A French Spad 11 aircraft parked at an airfield near Viefvillers in Oise, France. A group of American and French officers of the First Division standing and sitting beside the aircraft. A second Spad 11 parked in the background. A group of American officers of the 42nd Division, observers and photographers with the 1st Division stand beside the aircraft. These include Lieutenant R. T. Maddock, 17th Field Artillery; Lt. S. B. Nash, 151st Field Artillery; Lt. T. E. Hibbon, Captain H. B. Parker, Capt. W. B. Wynn, Lt. John S. Beekley, and Lt. J. P. Harmon of the 149th Field Artillery.

Date: 1918, May 25
Duration: 44 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675070483
United States ambassador to France William Bullitt aboard ship Ile De France in New York City.

United States Ambassador to France William C. Bullitt aboard the ocean liner SS Ile De France in New York, United States. William C. Bullitt smiles after attending a Congress committee meeting to discuss the possibility of war in Europe. Bullitt takes off his hat and smiles as he boards the ocean liner ship SS Ile De France.

Date: 1939, January 23
Duration: 17 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675059005
France surrenders to Germany at Compiegne. The London Blitz. President Roosevelt signs Lend Lease Act.

German troops in formation outside the railroad car, in Compiegne, France, where Germany surrendered to France, in World War I. Now, it is being used ironically, by Hitler to secure the surrender of France on June 22, 1940. A formation of German German Dornier Do-17 bombers in flight. Aerial views of the London ablaze during the Blitz. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Lend Lease Act. Men load a truck with Lend Lease materials in boxes marked, "U.S.A." View of freight train leaving a switch yard. View of freight train passing by with cargo marked 'Bullard Machine Tools, Bridgeport, Conn."

Date: 1940, June 22
Duration: 47 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675032954
Council of Foreign Ministers of France, Britain, Russia and the United States at a meeting at Luxembourg Palace in Paris.

Council of Foreign Ministers of France, Britain, Russia and the United States at a meeting at Luxembourg Palace in Paris, France. The Foreign Ministers Georges Bidault of France, Ernest Bevin British Secretory of Foreign Affairs, Russian Vyacheslav Molotov and Foreign Secretory of United States James F. Byrnes step out of their cars and proceed towards the meeting hall. They shake hands and greet each other. A round table conference to decide a final peace treaty after the World War II.

Date: 1946, June 15
Duration: 60 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675036077
United States Army General John J. Pershing arrives in France, during World War I.

United States Army General John J. Pershing arrives in France, during World War 1. General Pershing, Marshal Joffre, Marshal Foch, and several officials of the U.S. Army pose for a photograph. General Pershing after he lands in France. Pershing, along with President Poincaré of France, Ambassador Sharp, Paul Painleve, Administrator Lacaze and General Dubail. General reviews honor guard troops. A huge crowd assembled to welcome him. Pershing sitting in his car smiles at people, a huge crowd surrounding his car.

Date: 1917
Duration: 2 min 7 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675036346