Townspeople gather for the liberation ceremony at the Place de la République in Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, France during World War 2. The Monument to the Three Sieges of Belfort (République, 90000 Belfort, France) is seen on the left. People holding French flags and signs watch the ceremony from apartment windows. French Brigadier General Carpentier inspecting French troops. Allied flags hanging as garlands over the street. A marching military band plays music. The French flag is being raised on top of a flagpole at the Belfort Place de la République.
Civilians watch marching French soldiers at the Place de la République in Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, France during World War II. A policeman controls the crowd during the liberation ceremony after German surrender. Women and men cheering in front of the Monument to the Three Sieges of Belfort (République, 90000 Belfort, France). French military officials ride a Jeep. Allied flags hanging as garlands over the street. Monument to the Three Sieges of Belfort at the Place de la République. People running on the street in Belfort. French and Allied flags hang from windows. Marching band playing music as townspeople follow them.
French dignitaries arrive at the Murat Mansion (28 Rue de Monceau 75008 Paris, France) in Paris, France. These include French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau. The dignitaries arrived to greet United States President Woodrow Wilson during his visit to France for the Paris Peace Conference. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Marshal Joffre presides at a celebration in honor of Mr Edward Shearson, American philanthropist and Chairman of the American Committee of the Fatherless Children of France. Marshal Joffre is seen at a party held by the committee of Fraternite Franco-Americaine, where he was present to thank the children of America for aiding orphan children of France in World War I. Joffre stands with William Graves Sharp, American Ambassador to France, who holds a glass in hand. Joffre talks to the people in the party. Also present at the party: Captain Charles Carroll of Carrollton Maryland, from the American Red Cross; Admiral Fournier, Andre Tardieu, French High Commissioner to the United States; Louis LaFerre, French Minister of Public Instruction.
Aerials of Paris, France shortly after end of World War I. President Wilson and other American VIPs arrive at Place de la Concorde. Crowd cheering. Behind the crowd is the Rue Royale and the Church of the Madeleine (Pl. de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris, France). On the left is the Hotel de Crillon (10 Pl. de la Concorde, 75008 Paris, France). A large crowd at Concorde square. View of Obelisk and fountain. A procession of horse-drawn carriages, cars, and troops on horseback pass through road and crowd lined up on sidewalks.
Two aircraft of the U.S. Army Air Force flying overhead in St Lo, France a month after the invasion of France during World War 2. P-47 Thunderbolt airplane in flight. It approaches another aircraft in flight.
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