5.7K views · 43 reactions | The Olympic flame relay for the Paris Paralympic Games paused at a ceremony in Paris where President Emmanuel Macron honored WWII liberation fighters commemorating 80 years since the city's liberation from Nazi occupation. | Reuters | Facebook

On August 25, 1944, Paris was freed from Nazi occupation—an unforgettable moment of courage, sacrifice, and hope. This archival footage, narrated by Ossie Davis, brings to life the spirit of liberation and the resilience of those who fought to reclaim freedom. As we remember the Liberation of Paris, we honor all who served in World War II and the enduring legacy they left for future generations. #MemDayPBS #MemorialDay #LiberationOfParis | National Memorial Day Concert (PBS)

World War II color footage: Liberation of Paris 🎥: Courtesy of The Library of Congress #France #French #Franceintheus #FrenchEmbassy #WWII #WorldWarII #LiberationofParis #Paris #ParisFrance #LibraryofCongress #LOC | French Embassy in the U.S.