Struggle for American independence and the border between Canada and America. Sketches of British General Burgoyne in its efforts to defeat the American colonists and meet General Howe in Albany. Review of Burgoyne's campaign and his enlistment of indians against the colonists. Map shows battle strategy from Quebec to New York. British prisoners. Surrender of Burgoyne to American General Gates at Saratoga. General George Washington's efforts against the British. Washington's troops at Valley Forge in winter with inadequate resources. Benjamin Franklin as envoy in Paris with King Louis XVI convinced to aid the American cause. Addition of Spain and the Netherlands in the struggle against British rule in America. Discussion of the French and the Americans both with their sights set on winning Canada also. With commentary and narration by J. Frank Willis.
U.S. Paratroopers boarding C-47 aircraft, on June 5th, 1944 during World War 2. Huge naval task force underway in the English Channel. C-47s loaded with paratroopers taking off, the evening of June 5th. C-47s taking off towing gliders. Formations of C-47s and gliders passing over the Naval task force in the English Channel. Three pet dogs with troops on one of the ships.
On the Western Front flame projector is the latest instrument used by French troops in WWI. French troops demonstrate a flame projector, also called, flame thrower. Flames come out of the instrument.
Events during the Paris Peace Conference. A huge crowd gathered at the aerodrome. Series of aircraft are seen. King Albert I of Belgium leaves for Paris for the Peace Conference. He is seen talking to some dignitaries. A small boy standing with them. King Albert I walks towards the LVG VI aircraft and boards it. Cameraman takes the picture. The plane takes off.
American delegation return back from the Paris Peace Conference following World War 1 armistice. US Navy ship USS George Washington entering the harbor at Boston. The ship is decorated with U.S. flags all over. USS George Washington welcomed by other battleships as she steams towards the harbor. View of ship's guns and the Navy crew men on USS George Washington.
United States President Woodrow Wilson and the members of the American delegation arriving at Boston in Massachusetts. They are returning from the Paris Peace Conference. An official stepping down the ship with a carton. President Wilson along with Secretary of United States Navy Josephus Daniels, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, Mrs. Edith Wilson and Admiral Cary T. Grayson seen coming out of USS George Washington. The party is headed by Governor of Massachusetts John Calvin Coolidge who had come to welcome the Presidential party. Officers help Mrs. Wilson and others as they come out.
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