Notables in Paris, France, at ceremonies before the Panthéon De La Guerre is packaged and shipped to the United States, where it would be shown in various places, beginning with Madison Square Garden, New York City, May 19, 1927. Raymond Poincaré, President of the French Council of Ministers, speaks in the building housing the Panthéon De La Guerre. The American flag in a holder to his left. Principal participants including Mrs. W.K Vanderbilt (Virginia Graham Fair Vanderbilt, aka "Birdie") are seen in front row chairs. Closeup of several French officials, including Marshal Philippe Pétain and Aristide Briand, French Foreign Minister. Mrs. Vanderbilt cuts a cord to release the huge cyclorama painting, the world's largest, featuring 5,000 full-length portraits of prominent figures from World War I. Views of the painting.
Grand Prize Fair officially opened by President Doumergue at Versailles in France. The President surrounded by national officials, agriculture and breeding experts. President Doumergue displays interest in the exhibits. Cattle and swine also exhibited. Farm stock pass in review before notables at the exposition grounds.
Early flight airshow dare devil Clem Sohn in his wingsuit at Vincennes in France. He was known as 'Batman'. Planes in the background. He demonstrates flying with his ornithopter like wing suit. Clem Sohn then jumps in front of 55,000 spectators from 650 feet high in the sky. He plunges to death as his parachute fails to open.
Ceremonies to honor the King Leopold III of Belgium in Paris, France. French President Albert Lebrun and King Leopold III officiate and unveiled the memorial in the Cours-la-Reine, near the Place de la Concorde, Paris, to his father, the late King Albert I. The ceremony is climaxed by a military parade. A huge crowd gathers. Other members of the Belgian Monarchy are present.
Myron T Herrick, the U.S. Ambassador to France, greets Charles A Lindbergh. Herrick waves an airman's helmet from a balcony as the crowds watch from below. A large crowd awaits Lindbergh's arrival at Herrick's residence. People watch as Lindbergh waves the French flag.
Allied headquarters and camps in Reims (Rheims), France during World War II. Aerial views of Camp Norfolk, Camp Atlanta, Camp New Orleans, Camp Miami, Camp San Antonio, and Mailly Sub area HQ. Aerial views of Rheims and Mailly Sub area Assembly Commands, covered tanks, sheds, houses, pitched tents and vehicles.
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