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A soldier directs traffic at an intersection in Normandy while being harassed by a G.I. for a light during World War II.
A moment of comedy during the Invasion of Normandy. A soldier directs traffic at an intersection while a G.I. bothers him to light his cigarette. The lighter doesn't work, and the G.I. throws it on the ground. A truck drives past them. The soldier approaches a woman for a light instead. Sign on a building reads, 'Penchurch S'
Charles Lindbergh at a lunch given by International League of Aviators in Paris after his first nonstop trans Atlantic flight.
Famous aviator Charles Lindbergh being welcomed after his successful nonstop trans-Atlantic flight. American aviator Charles Lindbergh at an outdoor luncheon in the Bois de Boulogne given by the International League of aviators. Lindbergh arrives by car at the port of Cherbourg, where crowds greet him. American flag flies from building, along with French flags. Crowds cheer him from the wharf as a launch carries Lindbergh out to the U.S. Navy Cruiser, USS Memphis (CL-13), where he comes aboard in his leather coat and boots. Later, Lindbergh, in a business suit, poses with the officers of the Memphis on the deck. He is given a tour of the ship. One officer shows him the breech of a heavy naval gun. Lindbergh operates the controls of an antiaircraft gun. Lindbergh and an official, in the cockpit of an aircraft carried aboard the ship.
Repatriated French soldiers are warmly welcomed at reception center in Paris, at end of World War II in Europe.
Repatriated French soldiers are welcomed at a reception center in Paris.The move in an informal line and are given refreshments by a young woman. The reception center is decorated with bunting. A portrait of Charles de Gaulle is displayed on the wall.
Secretary of State Christian Herter and other Foreign Minister at a policy conference at French Foreign Ministry in Paris.
United States Secretary of State Christian Archibald Herter and other Foreign Ministers at Policy conference in Paris. Secretary of State Christian Herter enters the French Foreign Ministry. He talks with the British,French and West German Foreign Minister to establish a common grounds in preparation for their Summit meeting in Geneva.
Official greets French Marines (Troupes de marine) returning from overseas
French Marines, returning from overseas, are met and welcomed by a French official. He goes aboard the ship as it docks, and converses with several of the returning marines. French tricolor flies from the ship. The ship carries the name: "Kairowan." and home port Marseille. The marines disembark onto pier with all their belongings, including rifles.
Award ceremony and French troop review with Philippe Petain in main courtyard (Cour d'Honneur) of Hotel des Invalides
An award ceremony and review of French troops at the Court of Honor (Cour d'Honneur) primary courtyard area of the French military hospital known as the Hotel des Invalides. Field Marshal Philippe Petain pins a medal on a French general as an honor guard stands at attention and photographers capture photos. The receiving general may possibly be Paul Maistre, Maxime Weygand, or Marshal Louis Granchet d'Esperey. Following the ceremony, French Army troops march out of the courtyard while being reviewed by Petain and the other high-ranking officers. At the end of the line, several early armored vehicles join the procession, including a French Renault FT tank and small personnel carriers.
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