Opening scene shows American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) of 28th Infantry Regiment in France during World War 1. They are receiving a meal in an outdoor chow line. Next, they are seen climbing into a crowded railroad box car, at Beaumont, France. They sit in the rail car opening and wave as the train pulls out. On its side is painted the contents limits: 40 men or 8 horses (Hommes 40 or Chevaux 8). View of a steam locomotive pulling a troop train with American soldiers waving from open doors. Other American soldiers assembling at the rail yard. They wave to those leaving on the train. One soldier clowns around with those leaving.
A railroad marshalling yard in France during World War 1. Several American soldiers stand near tracks as a French locomotive pulls a train past them. With all tracks now clear except for one long train of box cars, American soldiers walk beside the train carrying their full field packs and 1903 Springfield rifles as they board the box cars. Closeup of some soldiers boarding. They wear Garrison caps and carry their steel helmets with their packs. Officers monitor the boarding activity. Next, a steam locomotive is seen pulling the long train of loaded box cars. Soldiers sit with their feet dangling from open box car doors. Closeups of locomotives pulling a train of closed freight cars and of another pulling various cargoes, including wooden poles and building materials.
American Expeditionary Forces (32nd Division) march through the French town of Gievres during World War 1. They are led by a military brass band. The weather is rainy and the few local people watching carry umbrellas. Scene shifts to office of the station master at railroad station. (Sign reads: "Chef de Gare.") Several French civilians emerge from the office. One shakes hands with an American soldier. French officials and American soldiers walk together.
Statue of John Burroughs at the entrance to Toledo Museum of Art. Burroughs with children gathered around him. 20000 School children assembled on the terrace of the Toledo Museum of Art to greet their honored friend. Boy scouts carrying flags surround Burroughs. Flower strewn steps. Crowd including boy scouts parade past Burroughs. Mayor Schreiber calls for 'Three cheers for Mr. Burroughs'. Mr. Burroughs reviews children. Children strewn flowers at his feet as they pass. George W Stevens presents the statue, the Gift of W E Bock, to the children of Toledo. C. S. Pietro can be seen. Mr. W E Bock. Mayor Schreiber delivers rousing welcome address.
A contingent of French troops parades along Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, during Fourth Liberty Loan Rally in World War 1. Well behind them, in the line of march, a tricolor flag is visible, carried by marchers. The avenue is lined with business establishments, and has trolley tracks in the pavement. (World War i; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt walks with others. He is next seen, standing in an open car, waving his hat to the crowd. The location is the Campus Martius area, at Woodward and Michigan Avenues. The Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' monument is visible in the background. The occasion is the Fourth Liberty Loan Drive. (World War i; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
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