Officials draw drafts under Selective Service System at the Department of Labor auditorium in Washington DC, United States. Attorney General Robert H Jackson and Secretary of Navy, William Franklin Knox draw numbers and President Franklin D Roosevelt announces them, during United States initial build-up of military forces prior to the country's involvement in World War 2. A man writes down the numbers drawn on a draft board.
President Franklin D Roosevelt during his speech at White House in Washington DC, United States declares America's decision to actively resist Adolf Hitler's expansion and to provide Britain full assistance to check Nazi German expansion. Excerpts from his "We choose human freedom" radio address as America nears direct involvement in World War 2. Roosevelt refuses to accept Adolf Hitler dominated world and promises to use armed forces to repel any attack on American republics. He upholds the freedom of all kind as their objective. President Roosevelt declares National Emergency and emphasizes on the need to strengthen their defense and asks all the Americans to cooperate towards the cause. Audiences clap in appreciation after the speech ends.
Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. A group of American soldiers and civilians in Paris. American fighter planes buzz Paris. (World War II period).
Trucks, jeeps, and groups of people move about around the Arch of Triumph in Paris, France. A group of young women escort several American soldiers, followed by larger group of local citizens and several bicyclists. They proceed around the circle encompassing the Arch of Triumph. Procession is led by group carrying variety of flags. French tricolor seen toward rear of procession.. (World War II period).
VE Day (Victory in Europe) festivities in Paris, France during World War 2. A group of men and women carries a Pictorial banner as they march around the Arc de Triomphe circle. Men and women hold hands and make a circle as if to dance. Young people riding on top and sides of a car as they move past the Arch of Triumph and people in the street. Decorations strung in a park, including a poster of General de Gaulle. People stroll on walkway in the park.
“Victory in Europe” Day in Paris, France. Cars, buses and bicycles and pedestrians head toward the Avenue de Champs-Élysées with Arc de Triomphe (Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France) in the background. With lone bicyclist ahead of them, masses of people march on the Champs-Élysées to celebrate Victory in Europe Day during World War II. People carrying flags of Allies march on a street. French Honor Guard stands by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at base of Arc de Triomphe. Wreaths placed on the ground. People holding American flag and flags of Allied nations stand around the Arc de Triomphe, during ceremonies.
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