French civilians celebrate their liberation, Aix-en-Provence, France, 1944
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Photograph. French civilians celebrate their liberation in a parade. Official caption on front: "7/MM-44-2333." Official caption on reverse: "Sig. Corps photo-22 Aug. 1944-Southern France (#2333). Flags of Freedom. Parading with Allied flags, people of Aix, acclaim the liberation of their town by American forces with tremendous demonstration of welcome. Among the marchers can be seen armed partisans. Signal Corps Radio Telephoto from Italy-#." Aix-en-Provence, France. 22 August 1944
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From the service of Brigadier General Terence John Tully, a West Point graduate, Signal Officer during the African landings, Chief Signal Officer, Allied Force Headquarters Africa/Italy for all Mediterranean operations. Tully served with the Signal Corps in Italy and North Africa documenting the 5th Army specifically. Later he was Commander of Camp Crowder, Missouri.
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Aix-en-Provence
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43.517
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5.450
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People--France
Celebrations--France
Flags--French
Flags--British
Flags--American
Underground movements--France
Arms & armament--France