Victory in Europe Day during World War II. An American soldier with a sailor walks in a crowded street in Paris on Victory in Europe Day. They kiss girls in the street. American officer wearing a naval cap kisses a girl in the street. French officers and Parisian girls. A young girl waves Allied flags. A French family poses.
'Victory in Europe Day' in Paris, France in World War II. General Charles de Gaulle seated in a car arrives outside a building in Paris, France on the 'Victory in Europe Day'. He enters the residence of minister of war. Various statues in Paris. A large crowd at Champs Elysees. A French sailor atop a lamppost. Wreaths placed at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier beneath Arc de Triomphe. An eternal light at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Activities in a market on Market Day in rural China. A wheelbarrow load of red pepper crop. The crop is unloaded at a warehouse. Natives in a market on Market Day. An old man cuts embroidery patterns for shoes.
The German occupation of Austria (Anschluss) prior to World War II. Heldengedenktag or Heroes' Memorial Day in Berlin, Germany on March 13,1938. View of the Neue Wache (Unter den Linden 4 10117 Berlin) along Unter den Linden. A cross, flowers, and a flame burns next to it. A guard stands outside. View of the equestrian statue of Frederick the Great. Camera pans back across the front of the Neue Wache or New Guard building showing soldiers in formation on either side. Accompanied by two officers, Hermann Goering in uniform, including steel helmet, walks behind soldiers as they carry a large floral wreath across the square and into the New Guard building. View from inside as they enter and place the wreath. Closeup of the wreath shows a ribbon with words: "Adolf Hitler." Officers salute. War song, "Ich hatt' einen Kameraden," is softly played in the background. Scene shifts to Vienna, Austria, as Goering gives a speech. View of St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom, Stephansplatz 3, 1010 Wien, Austria) and scenes from several days prior, as crowds cheer in Heldenplatz square (Heldenplatz, 1010 Vienna) about the Anschluss. Animated map showing the annexation territory. Slate displaying the slogan: "Ein Volk; Ein Reich; Ein Fuhrer" (One people; one nation; one leader.)
A parade in New York, United States on Decoration Day, also known as Memorial Day. New York Mayor Fiorello Henry La Guardia reviews the parade. The last 17 Civil War veterans are seen, along with veterans of the Spanish American War. People gathered to watch the parade on Riverside Drive in New York City.
The Mother's Day celebration in New York, United States. Various city officials and others gather at the Mall in the Central Park to celebrate the Mother's Day. The guests of honor, a 91 year old couple, being presented flowers on the occasion. The couple speaks about their family and seventy years of married life.
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