Draft and mobilization activities for World War I in 1917-1918. Major General Enoch H Crowder and his staff assembled for calling to colors the registrants of 5th June, 1918. Scenes of the second draft on June 27, 1918 are shown. Major General Enoch H. Crowder delivers an opening remark on the occasion. The United States Secretary of War, Newton D Baker, Senator George E Chamberlain, Senator Francis E Warren, General Peyton C March, Major General Enoch Crowder and Ms. 'Major Billie' Welborn draw draft numbers in July 1918. The first numbers drawn are 246, 1168, 6818, 469, and 1091 respectively. Men note down the results of the draw in charts and on a board.
Bicycle riders participate in the 2800-mile Tour de France cycle classic event (bicycle race) in Le Vesinet, France. Large crowd gather along sides of the streets. Racers drive by city streets, country roads and bridges. City street decorated with decorative flag strings.
The United States enters World War 1. A damaged bridge over Marne at Chateau Thierry. U.S. General John J. Pershing and a French General confer as they plan a Franco-American offensive. Soldiers of United States 103rd Division advance across a field on July 18th , 1918. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Chemical warfare activities of the AEF (American Expeditionary Force) during World War I. Troops of 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, American Expeditionary Force in Le Neufour, France. The troops advance under a smoke screen. They run on a dirt road towing artillery. The artillery placed on the ground. 318th Infantry Regiment assembles the artillery. Fire and smoke in the background. Soldiers load and fire artillery.
Le mans auto race in Le mans, France. Views of sports race cars. Spectators watch the race. Sports cars on the racing track. Ecurie Ecosse driven by Ron Flockhart wins the race. The team members celebrate the British victory.
French car race in Le Mans, France. Cars race ahead of each other. People lined up to witness the race. Italian Ferrari driven by U.S. driver Masten Gregory accompanied by Austria's Jochen Rindt, in car No. 21. Cars race at night. U.S. racer Gregory wins the French race in his Italian Ferrari.
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