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PARIS IS RE-INVADED
_ BUT BY FRIENDLY
FORCES
Part of the convo7 proceed¬ ing right down the steps of the Palais de Chaillot in order to impart the fullest touch of realism to the spirit of the premiere.
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The black line on the above map represents the route taken by General Leclerc's 2nd Armored Division when it entered Paris on Aug, 25, 1944, to begin the liberation of the city.
At Antony, where the French forces entered the city, there is now a monument dedicated to General Leclerc. A street along the liberation route. Avenue du General Leclerc, has also been named in honor of the commanding general.
A symbolic convoy of military vehicles (as shown on this page;, followed this same liberation route as part of the Oct. 24 premiere activities for "Is Paris Burning?"
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International Journalists on Tour
With Journalists from all over the world in premiere, a specific tour of the historic high-spots of the city which are prominently in focus in the film's dr^atic sto^, was arranged, with co-authors of the book, Larry Collins and Dominique Laplerre, as guides. At top. section of the party starting '^ith Collins in centre and Laplerre at €h In the bus glimpse. Collins is the lecturer. The following is a list of the places visited:
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Mcurice * Plac de la Concorde * Pont de la Concorde —
Boulevard Saint Germain Solferlno Rue Saint Dominique a drolte Invalldes Rue de Varenne Matlgnon
Portion of the symbolic military convoy following the exact route taken by General LeClerc's Second Armored Div¬ ision in 1944. It, too, evoked deeply stirring emotions in the hundreds or thousands who witnessed it.
Boulevard Raspoll a drolte Rue de Vaugirard a gauche Palaia du Luxembourg Boulevard Saint Michel a gauche Carrefour Saint Mlchel-Salnt Germain lie de la Cite Prefecture de Police Notre Dome ddtel de Vllle Rue de Rlvoll di gauche Pont de la \.oncorde Quol d*Oreay a drolte Tour Eiffel.