U.S. Army Air Forces personnel of the 354th Fighter Group, the Pioneer Mustang Fighter Group, with several horses on a field in France during World War 2. A pilot, in uniform,tries unsuccessfully to mount a small horse, bareback. Later, after lassoing a large horse,with help from others, he approaches and slowly gains its confidence enough to slip a training bridle on and mount it. He then expertly rides the horse bareback, even managing to ride at a canter. (The field is near the town of Criqueville, France, close to the Normandy Beachhead.)
American and European teams compete in a Roller Skating Catch in Paris, France. Women roller skate on the track in Paris, France. Two of them slip while others watch. Some other skaters also slip and fall. People help them.
Panning view of Paris, France. French Republican Guards line a red carpet on the steps of the Presidential Palace as President John F. Kennedy arrives, at the Palais de Chaillot (1 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Paris, France), in the 16th arrondissement of Paris and home of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). The president is accompanied by U.S. Secretary of State Dean Rusk and escorted by Robert de Saint-Jean, President of Diplomatic Press Association. President Kennedy addressing a luncheon of newsmen there.
U.S. President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jackie Kennedy ride in an open car for a civic reception at the Hotel de Ville (Paris City Hall, Pl. de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris, France) during their State visit to Paris, France, in June, 1961. A contingent of French Republican Guards form an honor guard at the entrance as the President and first Lady Jacqueline Kennedy step from their car to enter. Crowds of Parisians cheer and wave enthusiastically from the sidewalks as they enter the Hall to be greeted by the President of the Paris Municipal Council. After speaking in the City Hall, the President and Mrs. Kennedy are seen being escorted by the Council President as they leave the building and mingle with Parisians. Next, Mrs. Kennedy and Madame Yvonne de Gaulle are seen arriving at a French Public School, where the American flag is displayed. Mrs. Kennedy is surrounded by enthusiastic Parisians. Final scenes show the Kennedys leaving the terminal building at Paris Orly Airport, accompanied by French Premier Michel Debre and Foreign Minister Maurice Couve de Murville. The President's airplane is parked at the end of a red carpet and is next seen in flight. Views of Paris and of the Air Force One engines from inside the aircraft.
U.S. 3rd Armored Division and French 2nd Armored Division liberating towns in France during World War 2. U.S. and French armored vehicles passing burning German Army equipment on side of road as they enter town of Javron in France. M4 Sherman tank and M4 Sherman tank with bulldozer blade driving into town. Soldiers sitting in jeep talking to people. Soldier looking at French newspaper. Patch of 3rd Armored division on arm. American soldier kissed by French girl. U.S. Army soldier standing on tank handing out cigarettes to civilians.
German Army prisoners lined up on sidewalk are searched by French soldiers of French 2rd Armored Division and FFI (French Forces of Interior) in France during World War 2. Location is likely in or near Ciral, France. German prisoners of war seated on floor are guarded by two FFI men.
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