Citizens celebrate the return of Alsace-Lorraine to French rule in Paris, France. Thousands of citizens gather and celebrate on streets. People dismantle a captured German airplane.
U.S. President Thomas Woodrow Wilson signs the declaration of war during World War I. U.S. ships sink after torpedo attacks. United States troops aboard a troop carrier ship bound tor France. Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Franklin D. Roosevelt. U.S. troops disembarking on docks in France. Navy ships being built in U.S. shipyard. Allied troops attack across no man's land. Allied rail gun firing. U.S.Soldiers fire howitzers. Smoke pours out of Allied biplane aircraft after being shot down. German troops fighting in trenches. A horse falls into a trench after being shot. Tanks in action. Tanks advance and fire. German machine gunners. German prisoners walk in a line. American troops in France celebrate the end of hostilities with the Armistice on the 11th hour of 11th day of 11th month, 1918. The American flag flies on a pole as a symbol of victory. Huge crowds of Americans celebrate in Manhattan, New York city, waving newspapers with headlines announcing German surrender. In 1919, President Wilson and General John (Black Jack) Pershing review victorious American troops marching in Chaumont, France (Pershing's headquarters). Franklin D. Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy with Secretary of the Navy, Daniels, in France. U.S. troops board transport ships to return home after war. Returning U.S. Armies hold a victory parade in Manhattan, New York City, where they parade through a temporary Victory Arch constructed expressly for the purpose in Madison Square. Hydrogen balloons decorate the Arch. New York City mounted police monitor the crowds.
U.S. Army troops of the 18th Infantry Regiment during World War 1, marching into the town of Menil-La-Tour, France. Soldiers sit on the ground and rest. Cooks prepare meals. The troops stand in a chow line for food at a field kitchen. They eat and drink. Some soldiers smoke cigarettes. Several U.S. Army Asian-American soldiers pose for the camera.
Citizens celebrate the return of Alsace-Lorraine to French rule in Paris, France. French and American flags atop a building. Thousands of citizens gather and celebrate on streets. French President Raymond Poincaré, French Prime Minister George Clemenceau and French Marshall Joseph Joffre accompanied with other dignitaries take their seats on the dais. President Poincaré addresses the crowd.
Celebrations on the return of Alsace-Lorraine to French rule in Paris, France. French cavalry and troops along with troops of Allied nations exhibit a parade at the Champs Elysees. Citizens gather in large numbers to celebrate. French, American and British flags hoisted in parade. A parade by Red Cross nurses. French President Raymond Poincaré, French Prime Minister George Clemenceau and French Marshall Joseph Joffre along with other dignitaries review the parade.
French soldiers of the 301st Regiment, 2nd Division, mend a tricolor pennant bearing the Cross of Lorraine in World War II. French soldier chatting while sewing the flag. French men and women welcome the arrival of Free French 2nd Armored Division in Foucarville, France. A French solider carries a boy on his shoulder while tickling him. French soldier drinks from his canteen. An old French man happy with soldiers. A French soldier pouring wine for a woman. Woman and French soldiers hold glasses filled with wine.
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