us-005578-irn1004389
date: 1944 May
has end date: http://lod.ehri-project-test.eu/dates/1944-12-31
has or had some members with language: fra
title: French Fascist rally in the Velodrome d'Hiver
note: See Story 629, Film ID 302 for duplicate footage.
has or had holder: us-005578
identifier: irn1004389
has beginning date: http://lod.ehri-project-test.eu/dates/1944-01-01
scope and content: Mass rally of Légion des Volontaires Français [Legion of French Volunteers against Bolshevism] in Paris. Crowds outside the Vélodrôme d'Hiver. A group of women enter the building. Prominent attendees include Ambassador de Brinon, Colonel Edgar Puaud and Capitaine Jean Bassompierre. Overhead shot of the crowded stadium. Banners read"Il faut des actes de solda" and"Le combat seul conduit à la vie" Parti Populaire Français leader Jacques Doriot gives a speech. A banner behind him features the swastika and the symbol for the LVF. According to the Imperial War Museum record, Doriot praises those who have fought against the Soviets and chastises young men for not joining the fight. Shot of crowds responding enthusiastically to the speech. Crowd gives the fascist salute while music plays.
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has or had some members with language: rus