Poincare Grants Honours To Troops At Somme 1916

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Poincare grants honours to troops at Somme. France.

World War One; world leaders; politicians. France's President Raymond Poincare visits troops on the Somme. Along with General Joseph Joffre he bestows honours; decorations; conveys the country's thanks to those who fought. Shot of Poincare...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
71691
Sort Number:
ON 031 D
Time in/Out:
01:38:39:00 / 01:39:25:00
Canister:
ON 031 D
Film ID:
1858.25
Issue Date:
1916

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