| THE LAST SALUTE French military parade in memory of dead officers. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5450 |
| Catalog #: | 98778 | |
| Clip Number: | 98778-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 31/47 | |
| Timecode: | 01.20.06 - 01.21.33 | |
| Location: | Paris, France. | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FUNERALS: Military LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France, Paris PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Military | |
| Description: | GAZETTE “Paris. The Last Salute. France pays solemn homage to remains of 16 Marshals, Generals and Admirals - killed in action, before interment in the Invalides - the Nation’s Valhalla.” Paris, France. MS of coffin draped in French tricolour flag and resting on gun carriage. Military officers stand on guard. Military parade past coffin and large grandstand. Troops of different regiments march past to pay their respects. Cavalry troops ride past. Quick Long shot of dignitaries including possibly Pierre Laval, Gaston Doumergue, and Paul Doumer as they stand. | |


