| DEATH OF JOFFRE 1000s Pay Last Respects to Marshal Joffre | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7550 |
| Catalog #: | 491720 | |
| Clip Number: | 491720-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 62 S | |
| Timecode: | 01:05:52 - 01:06:32 | |
| Location: | Paris, France | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Misc. FUNERALS: Military PERSONALITIES: Joffre, Joseph Jacques | |
| Description: | Tape 7550 B Death of Marshal Joseph Joffre; one of France's most popular military leaders; & Commander in Chief of the French Army during the first part of World War One; he died 1-3-31. Crowds of people wait to pay their respects following the death of Marshal Joffre. French trans: "After the hommage of official persons the mortal remains of Marshal Joffre receive that of the people of Paris." Shots of crowd outside buildings. Street with soldiers holding back crowd. Soldiers escorting group across the street while those behind are held back. Another group brought across. Crowd waiting to view the body. Interior; many flags displayed. Still photo of Joffre lying in state; he is of course in uniform; his great-coat lies across him and his hat rests on it; military guard stands on either side of the body; wreaths and flags. More shots of the huge crowd waiting in line; another group crossing. | |
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