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United States troops loaded on tanks, trucks and jeeps enter the town of Laval, France.

United States troops of 79th Division, 315th Infantry cross a bridge and enter the town of Laval, France. Tanks, trucks and jeeps loaded with other vehicles follow. A huge crowd stands on the streets. French civilians clap, wave and cheer as U.S. soldiers pass through. Several civilians stand with bicycles. The civilians talk to U.S. soldiers. Soldiers standing on a tank throw candies and cigars to the crowd in a public square. A French girl climbs a board truck. Soldiers watch as a lieutenant sitting in a jeep is kissed by a French girl. (World War II period).

Date: 1944, July 8
Duration: 2 min 7 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675054561
French women collaborationists stand with French civilians in the town of Laval, France (WW2)

U.S. troops of 79th Division, 315th Infantry in Laval, France during World War II. A huge crowd stands on the streets. French civilians stand at a roadside. A French woman collaborationist with shaved head walks between two members of the FFI (French Forces of the Interior) after being beaten by the civilians. Damaged houses in view. Several civilians stand with bicycles. A woman collaborationist dressed in a Nazi Swastika flag holding photographs of her German friends is saved from the crowd by the Military Police. They rush her away in a jeep. An elderly woman throws a picture of Adolf Hitler to the ground, smashing the picture into pieces. Civilians gather around a public square.

Date: 1944, July 8
Duration: 57 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675054562
Basic principles of torsion bar suspension used on army track vehicles are explained in the United States.

Explanation of the basic principles of torsion bar suspension. The vehicle suspension uses a torsion bar as the main weight bearing spring. United States tank destroyer 3-inch Gun Motor Carriage (GMC) M10 and 76 mm Gun Motor Carriage M-18 tank destroyer move along an uneven terrain. M-10 uses spring type suspension and M-18 uses torsion bar suspension. A man uses a model to describe the principles of torsion bar suspension used on army track vehicles. He uses a plain piece and a simple model for demonstration of principles. The bar's torsion resistance is demonstrated. Torsion bar and suspension bar are explained by the model.

Date: 1944
Duration: 3 min 25 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675054568
A Gun Motor Carriage M-18 is partially disassembled to show the various units of the suspension system in the United States.

Basic principles of torsion bar suspension used on army track vehicles are explained in the United States. United States tank destroyer 76 mm Gun Motor Carriage M-18 is partially disassembled to show the various units of the suspension system. Several mechanics remove the weight from torsion bar and lift the wheels. The vehicle suspension uses a torsion bar as the main weight bearing spring. Torsion bar and suspension arm in view. The spindles, shock absorbers, bumpers and compression links in view. A man points at the torsion bar retainer.

Date: 1944
Duration: 4 min 30 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675054569
U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt and his daughter, Eleanor, meeting with Charles De Gaulle at White House, Washington DC.

United States President Franklin Roosevelt and his daughter, Eleanor, with General Charles De Gaulle in the White House, Washington DC. General Charles De Gaulle with other personnel walking in the door. President Roosevelt seated in front of a fireplace. President's daughter, Eleanor, stands behind him. General De Gaulle shakes hands with the President. President Roosevelt introduces person near him. The General seen with other personnel in front of a portrait. General de Gaulle with the President and his daughter, Eleanor, pose for photograph. Numerous U.S. flags displayed on top of the fireplace. The General meeting with other dignitaries. He shakes hands with James V. Forrestal, administrative assistant to the President.

Date: 1944, July
Duration: 47 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675054727
French General Charles de Gaulle is greeted by Mayor and crowds in New York City

A crowd waits in front of City Hall to greet General Charles De Gaulle in Manhattan, New York City, United States. The General's car arrives with motorcycle escort. A phalanx of New York City policemen on horseback lined up in formation, across the streef. The Crowd contains some American soldiers. General de Gaulle makes his way to a spot near the curb where he lines up with a U.S. military officer and City officials to pose for photographs. The group is surrounded by photographers, as they hold a salute for an extended time. After picture taking ends, General Charles De Gaulle is escorted by New York Mayor, Fiorello LaGuardia, up steps leading into City Hall. Men and women on the side of the rail. Women waving flags. Men saluting the General. (World War II period).

Date: 1944
Duration: 2 min 22 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675054730