De Gaulle In Brussels: Parade (1945)
Unissued, unused material. Victory celebrations in Brussels, Belgium. Various shots General Charles de Gaulle getting into horse drawn coach with King Leopold of Belgium (in military uniform). The coach drives through crowd lined streets of Brussels accompanied by cavalry. Various shots de Gaulle and King Leopold laying a wreath on tomb of unknown soldier. Various shots de Gaulle walking through streets shaking hands with crowds and waves, a girl runs forward and shakes his hand. Various shots de Gaulle waving from balcony. Elevated shot of crowd in a courtyard standing in formation of Cross of Lorraine. Various shots speech being given inside large hall, we see de Gaulle being presented with sash and scroll. He gives speech (very dark shots). We then see him departing in a car Date given on old record is 01, 10, 1945. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES.
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