Spanish artist Salvador Dali walks in Vincennes Zoo, Paris, France, holding a small canvas and easel. He is accompanied by several newsmen. Dali setting up his easel. Photographers take pictures. Dali paints seated in front of an open area separated by a wall and moat, from a rhinoceros standing in front of him. He paints a surrealistic picture of the rhinoceros' horn. A group of spectators watch from a distance. View of the artist with his painting. Two French zookeepers look at the painting and signify their lack of appreciation. Salvador Dali shows his painting in Vincennes Zoo (Paris Zoological Park, Av. Daumesnil, 75012 Paris, France).
Inauguration ceremony of a Baby Dior shop in Paris, France. Princess Grace of Monaco arrives at the Baby Dior Montaigne store (Baby Dior, 26 Av. Montaigne, 75008 Paris, France). Dior designer Marc Bohan greets Princess Grace. Princess Grace cuts the ribbon. Ornamental swan adorns the storefront of Baby Dior. The shop has clothes from infants to school age kids. Princess Grace inspects the products of Baby Dior by fashion designer Christian Dior. Clothes and children's accessories inside the shop.
Allied military operation in Brest France during World War 2. Capture of Brest, France: Animated map shows Allied troops entering into Brest. Aerial view of harbor in Brest. U.S. Army soldiers place and adjust heavy artillery. Artillery and P-47 aircraft bombard Brest. Smoke rises due to bombarding and firing. View of railroad yards partially destroyed by German sabotage, and partially from allied bombing. U.S. Army M18 Hellcat tank destroyer in action, firing in streets of city.
Allies move on towards Germany during World War II. Animated map shows American 3rd Army entering into Metz and Dijon in France. The 3rd Army generate smoke from mechanical smoke generator. The 3rd Army crosses the Moselle River under a smoke screen. The 3rd Army meets the American 7th Army in Dijon, France.
Marshall Philippe Pétain delivers a speech in France during the dedication of the American Monument at Montfaucon, France. Large crowd of French citizens and dignitaries gather for the speech. French war leader, Marshall Philippe Pétain pays homage and delivers speech about U.S. Army's achievement. U.S. officers seated behind French Marshall Petain on a podium. Large crowd of U.S. people and French people listen speech. United States President Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivers his speech via radio to the event, honoring the U.S. Army heros and pleading for world peace.
Miss World France contestants walk on the ramp during a beauty contest held at the Coliseum in Paris, France. They vie to appear in the Miss World title to be held in London. French pageant contestants on the ramp in swimsuit attire. Men watch the models to judge the winner. A male judge gestures with his hands while judging the contestants. The winner, Denise Perrier (eventually becoming Miss World 1953 in London), smiles on stage holding a bouquet.
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