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American soldiers greeted by celebrating civilians in Lyon, France, and Rome, Italy, during World War II

American soldiers in jeeps are part of a traffic jam in Lyon, France, following its liberation by French forces in September, 1944. An air of celebration permeates the scene, Several French women ride with U.S. soldiers in American jeeps. A Blue vehicle displaying "FFI Police" (Free French of the Interior) and the Cross of Lorraine, is caught in the jam. A small black sedan displays "FFI" in white letters.Local civilians crowd the streets and ride on every possible spot on the various vehicles. Crowds of pedestrian spectators are restrained behind rough wooden fences. Camera views from vehicle crossing the Rhone River, show the destroyed Wilson bridge, and parts of city in background. Complete change of sequence to Rome, Italy. The Flag of Italy flying on an official building. Italian women surround American soldiers, Sergeant Lester Koenig and another NCO as they sit in a jeep. They all laugh and talk. Several Italian soldiers (one a medic) and women pose for the camera.

Location: Lyon France
Date: 1944
Duration: 2 min 26 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675060621
French Marshal Philippe Petain addresses a crowd from the balcony of a building in a French town during World War II.

French Marshal Philippe Petain in a French town in 1944 during World War II. Philippe Petain walks along a street with other officials. A crowd cheers. Petain addresses from the balcony of a building. Petain and staff stand at attention saluting as the crowd sings the national anthem.

Location: France
Date: 1944
Duration: 1 min 35 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: None
Clip: 65675061141
Hitler youth affiliated with the Kriegsmarine learn about the Marder one-man operated submarine and torpedo, in World War II

German Navy officers and sailors (including Walter Gerhold, who won the Knight's Cross for his one man mini-submarine [Neger] attack on the Polish Cruiser Dragon in July 1944) arrive by train and are greeted by affiliated Hitler youth in Berlin, during World War 2. Accompanied by a contingent of Navy-related Hitler youth boys, they board a bus and are waved at by a group of Hitler youth girls, as they depart. View inside the bus of a young Kriegsmarine (Navy) officer sitting with admiring Hitler youth in Navy-style uniforms. Next they are seen meeting the National German Youth Leader (Reichsjugendleiter) Artur Axmann, in uniform. One of the boys is then fitted out in flotation gear,helmet, and breathing apparatus of a Marder human torpedo operator. The boys gather around a Marder, one-man submarine. Closeup of some boys shows "11/184 Kiel,"on their hats, indicating the Youth unit to which they belong. The boy dressed in operators gear, now sits in the cockpit of the Marder submarine. A sailor shows him how to aim it. Those gathered around, tap on the plexiglass cockpit of the submarine. An experienced sailor tells the boys about using such a weapon against English ships and amuses them with personal stories.

Location: Berlin Germany
Date: 1944, September
Duration: 2 min 4 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: German
Clip: 65675061170
Louisiana State University beats Texas A&M University Aggies by a score of 19-14 in the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida.

The college football Orange Bowl of 1944 between Louisiana State University and Texas A&M University Aggies in Miami, Florida, at the Miami Orange Bowl. The crowd in the stands of Orange Bowl Stadium. Band and flag corps march on the field carrying flags of various nations. A large float of a bald eagle with a crowned young woman rides atop the float. The game in progress. A cheering crowd in the stands. Highlights shown include two rushing touchdowns by LSU's Steve Van Buren and a passing touchdown by A&M. Louisiana State University beats Texas A&M University Aggies by a score of 19-14.

Location: Miami Florida USA
Date: 1944, January 1
Duration: 1 min 13 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675061498
The University of Southern California wins over the University of Washington by a score of 29-0 in Pasadena, California.

College football 1944 Rose Bowl game between the University of Southern California and the University of Washington, held in Pasadena, California. A crowd in the stands. The game in progress. USC Trojan's quarterback Jim Hardy throws three touchdown passes in the highlights. The USC Trojans win over the University of Washington Huskies by a score of 29-0.

Location: Pasadena California USA
Date: 1944, January 1
Duration: 1 min 21 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675061500
U.S. artillery pieces fire on enemy positions in Normandy, France during World War II.

Supreme Allied Commander General Dwight Eisenhower visits American troops in Normandy, France on 3rd July, 1944 during World War II. U.S. Army Lieutenant General Omar Bradley walks with Eisenhower. They tour units and division commands. Eisenhower meets U.S. Army General Joseph Lawton Collins on a field. U.S. soldiers load shells and fire artillery on 4th of July. U.S. Independence Day is celebrated in a French town and children sing 'America'.

Location: Normandy France
Date: 1944
Duration: 2 min 1 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675061527
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