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1918 French president makes Petain Marshal of France
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0:52Now PlayingDate: 1st November 1918
Location: FRANCE, Metz.
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: President Poincare. in Metz: Marshal's Baton Presented to General Petain. At the General's Special Request the Presentation was Made in German Territory. The Famous Leaders Present Include M. Clemenceau, Marshal Joffre, Marshal Foch, Gen. Sir Douglas Haig and General Pershing.
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MV generals talking to each other in square.
soldiers, dignitaries, politicians, troops, Ferdinand Foch, Philippe Petain
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SV President Poincare and officers walk past line of troops.
dignitaries, politicians, soldiers
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MV pan from President Poincare and M. Clemenceau along to Marshal Joffre, Marshal Foch, General Petain, Sir Douglas Haig and General Pershing, Cameramen standing in background.
politicians, dignitaries, soldiers, troops, officers, generals, Ferdinand Foch, Philippe Petain
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SV President Poincare presents baton to General Petain.
ceremony, award, dignitaries, politicians, military commanders, generals, officers, Philippe Petain
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MV General Petain shakes hands with Marshal Joffre, Marshal Foch, Sir Douglas Haig and General Pershing.
soldiers, dignitaries, politicians, troops, generals, Ferdinand Foch, Philippe Petain, Marshal Petain
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