Allied prisoners of war (POWs) in Paris during World War 2. Columns of Allied prisoners, including American and British soldiers, being marched by German guards through the streets of Paris. Parisians and Vichy French supporters line the sidewalks and watch silently, except for two isolated instances in which one woman spits at a passing prisoner and another jeers at them. A brief scuffle is also seen among several spectators on the sidewalk. Some prisoners are seen stepping from a tram and entering a building. German guards and French policemen maintain order under supervision of German officers.
Liberation of Paris during World War II. A woman collaborator with shaved head marched through the streets. Men gathered around the woman as they hold her face and show her side face. French civilians cheer and show victory signs.
Two sedans enter the Third United States Army Headquarters gate. General Eisenhower steps from the second car and is greeted by Lieutenant General Omar N. Bradley,and Lieutenant General George S. Patton, Jr. Together, the three generals and a Major General, salute the flag and honor guard. Escorted by an Army Captain, General Eisenhower inspects honor guard of Military Police, third United States Army. Eisenhower and Patton, together, check time on their respective wrist watches.
General Eisenhower talks with General Walton Harris Walker and General George Smith Patton. General Eisenhower pins Major General Star on Brigadier General Raymond Stallings McLain. General Eisenhower, General Omar Nelson Bradley and General Patton have lunch.
General Dwight Eisenhower walks out of the United States 3rd army headquarters building, comes to attention and salutes. Photographer takes his picture. General Eisenhower is followed by Lieutenant General George Smith Patton who does the same.(A third, unidentified General Officer appears in the doorway.) General Dwight Eisenhower with others leaves in a staff car and General Patton salutes as Eisenhower departs. General Patton poses on porch of the headquarters with his English Bull Terrier "William the Conqueror" AKA "Willie," at his feet. Generals Walton H Walker, Gaffey, McLain, Thompson, Weyland, and Colonel Harkins and other staff officers are also seen.
2nd Lieutenant Van T Barfoot salutes and pose for the photographers. Lieutenant General Alexander McCarrell Patch, CG 7th Unites States Army decorates Second Lieutenant Van T Barfoot serving 157th Infantry, 45th Division of U.S. with Congressional Medal of Honor and they salute each other. Van T Barfoot shake hands with his infantry soldiers . Soldiers of 157th Infantry Regiment, 45th Division can be seen in background. Distant view of the ceremony. (World War II period).
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