U.S. military honor guards hold flags of America and France during a ceremony in Lafayette Park, Washington, DC, on a cold rainy in February 1957. French Premier, Guy Mollet, stands near the Lafayette Monument in the park. Limousines are parked at the curb behind him, and cars and buses pass on the wet roads. Some in attendance carry umbrellas. But the Premier does not. A memorial wreath is brought forward. View of the complete Lafayette monument, with honor guards. Closeup of wreath placed at base of the monument. Premier Mollet stands alone before the wreath and looks up at the statue of Lafayette atop the monument. More than a dozen photographers are seen in a group, taking pictures. Glimpse of American sailors in honor guard and French and American flags flying. Premier Mollet, turns and walks from the monument toward car parked at the curb. Honor guard of sailors order arms to parade rest.
French flag flies from Blair House in Washington, DC. Premier Guy Mollet of France leaves the residence and steps into a 1956 Cadillac limousine, that drives away displaying American and French flags on its hood. View of the U.S. President's Guest House (Blair House). Premier Mollet being greeted by President Dwight Eisenhower, as he enters the White House. A large group of photographers take pictures. View inside where Premier Mollet is seated with President Eisenhower. U.S. Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles and French Foreign Minister, Christian Pineau stand behind them. The men converse. Later, President Eisenhower sees Premier Mollet off, as he departs.
Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles) prepare their equipment and prepare to drop behind enemy lines in France, the night before D-Day. They assemble in "sticks" and board C-47 transports painted in large white stripes to assure they will be recognized and not shot down by U.S. Navy ships, or other friendly fire. They are bid farewell by a three-star General. The aircraft take off one after another bound for the Normandy coast. (World War II period).
Allied ships in the English Channel, bound for Normandy. U.S. Army paratroopers board C-47 aircraft in England to launch the D-Day attack on France during World War II. Paratroopers with smeared camouflage on their faces and helmets board the planes. LIne of C-47 aircraft taking off. Aircraft in flight over the English Channel seen by allied ships at sea near dawn. Vapor trails visible on aircraft.
A Catholic Chaplain conducts a mass on board a ship in English Channel as the troops proceed to launch an invasion on France during World War II. United States Navy sailors offer prayers on the deck of the ship. Sailors on knees read a prayer from a book.
American officer briefs troops on board a ship while on their way to invade France during World War II. Soldiers sitting on the deck of the ship listen to the officer as he points out on a map.
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