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American and British Allied troops take over the city of Oran in Algeria, North Africa during Operation Torch, World War II

French people gathered along North African coast of Oran Algeria following invasion of United States and British forces in World War 2 (Operation Torch). The French seen showing no resistance and even relief. Two U.S. troops show a message from President Franklin Roosevelt. American troops take over Oran, Algeria. American Army convoy moves through the streets of Oran. Vichy French prisoners sit in an open area having layed down their arms without struggle. Group of U.S. soldiers talks to French soldiers.

Date: 1942, November
Duration: 1 min 9 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675030220
The U.S. labor Commission delegates visit Napoleon's tomb and other landmarks in Paris, France after (WW1)

Scenes in Paris soon after the end of World War I. Exteriors of Napoleon's Tomb at Les Invalides (129 Rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris, France) in Paris, France. Pedestrian and light vehicular traffic outside the building. The U.S. labor Commission delegates pose in courtyard of Les Invalides where they observe military armament. View of 7th arrondissement street intersection of Rue du Bac, Boulevard Raspail and Saint Germain. Wide and close views of monument to French Engineer Claude Chappe (Inventor of telegraphy) sculpted by Emile Louis Macé. (This monument was removed by order of the Vichy government in World War 2 and melted down). Workers at the Place de la Nation remove sandbags from Dalou’s sculpture “Triumph of the Republic”. Two other monuments are seen, including one carved like a mural in white stone.

Date: 1919
Duration: 2 min 7 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675030267
Eleanor Butler Roosevelt visits wrecked town in Romagne, France during World War I.

Eleanor Butler Roosevelt, (wife of Theodore, "Teddy" Roosevelt Jr.) at Romagne in France during World War I. She is seen stepping from an army vehicle and being escorted to the front of a bombed out building. Posing for a picture in rubble with the destroyed building behind them are Lieutenant Colonel George C. Marshall, with a cigarette, standing next to Lieutenant Colonel Teddy Roosevelt, Jr. (with cane). His wife, Eleanor, stands to their right, dressed in a YMCA uniform (that she designed). YMCA emblem is displayed on her hat. Brigadier General Francis C. Marshall, Commander, 2nd Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, stands to her right. Next is a closeup of Colonel Roosevelt and Eleanor conversing. The group descends from the rubble heap and the scene shifts to horses pulling caissons up close to a building where American troops have assembled.

Date: 1918, September
Duration: 1 min 19 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675030277
Sailors clean deck and prepare food aboard the USS Frament (DE-677) during shakedown cruise in World War II

USS Frament Destroyer Escort (DE-677) in shakedown cruise, during World War 2. Crewmen aboard the DE perform duties like cleaning deck and preparing food. A sailor operates a signal lamp aboard the DE.

Date: 1943
Duration: 33 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675030348
USS Frament, DE-677,and other U.S. Destroyer Escorts in shakedown maneuvers during World War II

Scenes aboard U.S. Navy Destroyer Escort USS Frament (DE-677) during shakedown cruise, with other new Destroyer Escorts, in World War 2. Sailors occupy off-duty time reading and writing letters. Captain looks through binoculars. Sailors stand beside him. Another Destroyer Escort comes abeam the Frament. View of radar antenna of the ship. Radar operator operates radar instrument. Operation of sonar device aboard the ship. Radio Shack device to maintain contact with other ships. Aerial views of several destroyer escorts underway. Crewmen signal through signal lamp. The Frament practices zigzaging through the water. Destroyer escorts practice coordinated actions, one pursuing would-be subs while the other lays a smoke screen.

Date: 1943
Duration: 2 min 15 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675030349
American Destroyer Escorts complete shakedown training in Bermuda, during World War II.Montage of naval engagements.

American Destroyer Escort USS Frament (DE-677) arriving, with other Destroyer Escorts, off the coast of Bermuda, during World War 2. (The Destroyer Escort USS Dionne, DE-261, appears in one scene.) Crewmen at bow of the Frament drop anchor into the water. Sailors jump in water for a swim. Sailors in uniforms being reviewed by officers aboard the deck, before taking boats to shore, on liberty. View of a busy street in Bermuda. Two sailors are asked for their IDs by a U.S. Shore Patrolman. Pedestrians on the street. Bermudian Policeman directing traffic. Sailors in uniforms travel on bicycles and in horse- drawn carriage. The Commander of the Shakedown Operation inspects crews of the Destroyer Escorts before they head out to sea from Bermuda. At this point, a montage of naval engagements is seen including sailors firing at attacking airplanes, aircraft attacking ships, depth charge being launched from a destroyer escort and exploding.

Date: 1943
Duration: 4 min 5 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675030350