Bastille Day 1944 1944

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France.

Commemorative rosettes are presented to American soldiers on Bastille Day (July 14th).

Local school children sing in choir.

People parade through streets - including American troops. The French...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
61136
Sort Number:
UN 0918 D
Time in/Out:
01:51:28:00 / 01:56:42:00
Canister:
UN 918 D
Film ID:
1891.13
Issue Date:

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