The Greatest Day In The History Of France 1918

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Titles read: 'THE GREATEST DAY IN THE HISTORY OF FRANCE. Victory Pageant passes through the Arc de Triomphe after 48 years.' (Might be referring to years since France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian war.)

Paris.

Shot from high position looking down at street towards arch; military...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
75993
Sort Number:
ON 261 H
Time in/Out:
01:28:57:00 / 01:30:27:00
Canister:
ON 261 H
Film ID:
2370.12
Issue Date:
1918

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