Crowds of French citizens gather to see the President of France in Nancy, France on 25 September 1944

Gift in Memory of Allan Voluck
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Crowds of French citizens gather to see the President of France. Official caption: "ETO HQ 44 16183 Rasmussen-6-25 Sep. Credit---Signal Corps Photo. Gen. Charles de Gaulle salutes the milling crowd of thousands as he marches toward the Hotel de Ville in Nancy, France, where he made a speech. The highlights of which were: 1. Germany's defeat. 2. Advocating the French people to unite. 3. French troops should take a part in the occupation of Germany following her defeat." Passed for publication by the SHAEF Field Press Censor on 29 September 1944.

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"1944-09-25"
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Photographs from the service of Allan Voluck, who served as a photographer with the 3908th Signal Service Battalion in Europe.
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Nancy
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48.700
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6.200
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Crowds--France
Presidents--French--France