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Allied Forces advance and French Army takes Paris in World War II.

Animated map shows Amercan forces advancing toward Paris. Views of German troops disorganized and making their way indivually among burning and destroyed military tanks and vehicles. A U.S. colonel confers with U.S. Armored unit officers, using hood of jeep as a table. U.S. Sherman tanks and tank destroyers moving along dirt roads toward Paris, at high speed and passing beyond the Orleans region.They move rapidly through groups of cheering French citizens in a French town. American armored units moving to bypass Paris. U.S. Army Air Force airplanes dropping maps to the armored units by parachute, because they were moving too fast to be supplied by ground. French forces,armed with American tanks, vehicles, and arms, are ordered to advance and take Paris. As they proceed, U.S. Army Air Forces support them from the air. Formations of P-51 fighter and B-26 bombers are seen.The French forces advance at rate of 25km per day. They are joyously welcomed as they pass through French towns on their way. Scenes of Paris. Local residents in line at a shop. German are seen beginning to leave Paris. A line of horse-drawn wagons is seen in the street. On August 14, 1944, Paris Police went on strike. They are seen drawn up in formation. August 15, 1944, the Gestapo left Paris. French citizens and police open fire on German Army vehicle.Parisians begin to hang the tricolor from their windows.French resistance fighters seen running in streets of paris and firing weapons. A doctor and several nurses run for cover. Parisians begin to fill the streets as elements of the French Army enter Paris.General Charles de Gaulle walking along a street in Paris.

Date: 1944
Duration: 3 min 42 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675060107
Parade procession during the Mardi Gras carnival in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

A parade procession of floats during the annual Mardi Gras carnival in New Orleans, United States. Slate says, "Romance, work and play combine to make the charm of New Orleans." Views from high in a building in the French Quarter of New Orleans filled with a crowd cheering as Mardi Gras floats pass in the street. Various buildings of New Orleans seen in that view. Krewe participants in elaborate costumes throw trinkets to spectators. Some spectators catch Mardi Gras throws from passing floats. Closer view from within crowd as floats pass, including revelers on horseback, and a double headed dragon float.

Date: 1929
Duration: 54 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675022222
The founder of the city of New Orleans, United States.

A film titled 'New Orleans' about the city of New Orleans in the United States. A boat in a swamp or wetlands bayou. A portrait of Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville (Sieur de Bienville), the founder of New Orleans. Aerial view of the Crescent Curve along the Mississippi River and the city of New Orleans.

Date: 1923
Duration: 1 min 19 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675067363
U.S. President Eisenhower arrives in France during a personal visit and receives a warm welcome.

U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower in France. President Eisenhower arrives in France and is welcomed by NATO ( North Atlantic Treaty Organization ) commander General Lauris Norstad. American flag hoisted. Eisenhower and General Norstad pose as cameramen record the event.

Date: 1962, August 9
Duration: 33 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675042227
People vote "Yes" on the question of ratifying 'cease-fire in Algeria' and President De Gaulle addresses in France.

Voting on Algerian plans in France. All of the France turns out to vote on the Algerian question and to give an overwhelming confidence to President Charles De Gaulle. Traffic near the Arc de Triomphe. Posters on a wall. French people cast vote "Yes" on the question of ratifying the cease-fire in Algeria. President De Gaulle addresses a large crowd.

Date: 1962, April 9
Duration: 52 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675071766
Workers celebrate on the completion of the Mont Blanc tunnel in France.

The Mont Blanc tunnel being built in France. View of snow covered peaks of Mont Blanc. Workers inside the tunnel celebrate the completion of the tunnel that connects Paris in France to Rome in Italy. Italian and French officials celebrate during the ceremony.

Date: 1962, August 16
Duration: 52 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675063616