Delegates arrive at quarters of German delegation in Trianon Palace Hotel (1 Bd de la Reine, 78000 Versailles, France) in Versailles, France. Greek Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos talks to other delegates at quarters. Delegates from different countries arrive at quarters. Troops march outside Trianon Palace Hotel for the presentation of the Treaty of Versailles terms. Generals inspect the troops.
U.S. diplomatic and military mission to Tibet led by Major Ilia Tolstoy and Captain Brooke Dolan at the height of World War II. Map shows countries in Southeast Asia. Map shows a way through which mission passed starting from India to China. British political officer Sir Basil Gould, Chief Minister (Gongzim) of Bhutan Raja Sonam Tobgay Dorji, his wife Rani Chuni Wangmo (Dorji), and the daughter of the Maharaja of Sikkim are seen on a lawn where gifts for Dalai Lama are displayed. Kangchenjunga Mountain at a far distance. Members of mission with horses at Natu La pass. Horses loaded with bags used for transporting potatoes. The Himalayan Mountains and valley. Travelers come to a halt at a place in mountains where horses unload. They start journey again and men drive horses loaded with wooden boxes. Indian troops under British command at formation. British officers walk by the troops. Raja Dorji and others walk. Honor guard gives send-off to Raja Dorji and British officer. Snow capped mountains. Mules loaded with wool pass the village. Mission members and honor guard reach British tail station, Gyantse in Tibet. British and American flags raised in gesture of friendship. U.S. mission members welcomed by British Major and Tibetans. U.S. mission people and Tibetans at a reception at house of British State agent. A Tibetan ceremony is held.
Los Angeles, earlier known as 'Nuestia Senora La Rein de Los Angeles' , founded by Governor Felipe de Neve in 1781. Scenic view of greenery, downtown streets, buildings, and landmarks like Public Library, Old Court House, Hotels, Church seen. Business district with small parks. Street lights visible. Vehicles moving on paved roads.
View of Palacio de Bellas Artes ( the National Theater) in Mexico City. Pedestrians, automobiles, horse drawn vehicles are seen on the streets. The Majestic Hotel is seen. Other landmarks seen are: The National Pawn Shop; the Plaza de la Constitucion; and the Basicila of our Lady of Guadalupe. A Mexican girl and boy on a dirt street. The Girl carries an infant in blanket on her back.
Annual display of Soviet Air might at Moscow Vnukovo Airport in Russia, Soviet Union. Several visiting Air Force chiefs witness the event. U.S. General Nathan Twining present during the air display. Helicopters, light planes, jet fighters and bombers displayed overhead. A delta wing supersonic interceptor is also shown (likely the Lavochkin La-250), along with a group of MiG-19 aircraft flying in formation.
United States heavy tank M26 Pershing fighting in World War II during advance of Allies through France and into German cities. Wrecked buildings and rubble on the roads of French and German cities. Allied forces crossing the Rhine River. M26 Pershing in action in Cologne Germany. Cologne Cathedral spires seen in background during street battles. Germans surrender. Several sign boards on the roads. U.S. tanks, mostly M4 Shermans, roll through the streets of Paris. U.S. soldiers sit on tanks. The tanks roll on square 'Place de la Concorde'. French people celebrate on the streets.
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