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1941 AFRICA / DEFENCE: Free French rally to de Gaulle at Brazzaville
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1:28Now PlayingDate: 1st January 1941
Location: BRAZZAVILLE, FRENCH WEST AFRICA
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
FRENCH WEST AFRICA (now REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO): Brazzaville:
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General views of the Congo river boat approaching the bank
People disembarking
Crowds around the house of the colonial Commissioner
Colonial High Commissioner General Edgard de Larminat
Free French flag flying over the head of the crowds
Larminat reading proclamation
People listening
Man raises hat to acknowledge the cheers of the crowd
Little children waving
General de Larminat inspecting troops
General views of Larminat inspecting Colonial Infantry, commanding officers and troops presenting arms
Crowd lined up to watch march past
Soldiers march past
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