[Gould can 5119: Marshal Foch in San Francisco, silent, 1921]

This 1921 footage captures a historic moment as French Marshal Ferdinand Foch, the commander-in-chief of Allied forces during World War I, arrives at San Francisco’s Palace of the Legion of Honor for a tree-planting ceremony. The scene is introduced by a title card detailing the occasion, highlighting Marshal Foch’s role in the war and his visit to honor peace and remembrance. Standing beside him with a shovel in hand is Mrs. A.B. Spreckels, philanthropist and donor of the Palace, symbolizing Franco-American friendship and gratitude. The ceremony marks a significant gesture of international unity and commemoration following the war, with Marshal Foch’s presence underscoring the solemn importance of the event.

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