Events and end of World War 1. A newspaper headline about the end of World War I after the armistice. Cheering masses of people gather on streets in Europe and in the United States in New York City and other cities to celebrate the end of World War I. French and American soldiers celebrate at the war front in France. Two soldiers exchange their hats.
REFORGER 77 ( Return of Forces to Germany) General Bernard W Rogers, The United States Army Chief of Staff, at a press conference answers questions regarding the annual REFORGER exercise by NATO ( North Atlantic Treaty Organization ) from news media at a press conference in Europe.
Major sports events of the year 1958. Boats underway at sea during America's cup, a yachting event that resumes after 21 years. President Eisenhower looks at the boats through a pair of binoculars. Columbia team representing United States beats British challenger Sceptre in four races off New Port, Rhode Island.
Victory in Europe Day during World War II. View of street corner as people walk to and fro at intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and 15th Street Northwest in Washington DC, United States. People walk at the street corner with an American flag at half mast in the background. American citizens in typical dress of 1945. View of the street signs at the instersection '15th St" and "Penn Av" Newspaper headlines declare end of World War II in Europe. The Washington Afro American newspaper headling, "War Ends in Europe". Front page of the the Jewish Journal and Daily News with Hebrew text.
Allied troops in Paris during World War 2. Map of Paris. View of the Eiffel Tower (Champ de Mars, 5 Av. Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France) in Paris, France. A United States Army M4 Sherman tank passes on a road at the foot of the tower. Thousands of people gathered on streets to celebrate liberation from German occupation. People hold newspapers containing news about the liberation of Paris. Troops atop an M3 halftrack are greeted by civilians. A young French man expresses joy. People celebrate on streets. People hold various banners relating to the freedom of Paris from German Occupation. American troops in jeeps are welcomed by the French citizens. French girls clapping. A soldier drinks wine. French girls kiss their victorious heroes of war and liberators. A soldier distributes candies to crowds. People celebrate on the streets. Airplane passes in the skies. Civilians celebrate their freedom. Montage showing street scenes in Paris pre-war, including Eiffel Tower, glowing neon signs over night clubs, people at sidewalk cafes, night clubs, fireworks at night and night views of the fountains (Fontaines de la Concorde) at the Place de la Concorde (75008 Paris, France), with the Luxor Obelisk nearby.
A Japanese propaganda film on mistreatment of Filipinos by the United States. Filipino soldiers join the U.S. in battle against the Japanese in Manila, Philippines during World War II. Fighting at a battlefield. Explosions and smoke on the battlefield. A soldier sitting and another standing near him. They talk. The soldier who is standing walks away and talks to the one sitting. He comes back and sits down. Another soldier approaches and says something. The two soldiers smile. He gives them a news. They become sad. They salute. One of the soldiers is ordered to join the C Company, 1st Battalion. He bids goodbye and leaves. Soldiers in prone position. The soldier standing near them. A white flag is raised by the enemy. Soldiers crouch forward. An explosion occurs. The soldiers run.
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