The Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
6/28/1919
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The Peace Treaty of Versailles was signed in June of 1919 in Versailles exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, an event seen as the tipping point for the beginning of World War I.
This silent film shows views of the Palace of Versailles and of the gardens, then the arrival of: French Foreign Minister Pichon, Premier Clemenceau, Robert Lansing, Gen. Bliss, Herbert Hoover, French Gen. Mounory, Gens. Allen and Pershing, Col. House, Arthur Balfour, Ignace Paderewski, Lloyd George, Baron Sonnino, Amb. Hugh Wallace, and President and Mrs. Wilson. Clemenceau addresses the gathering. The U.S. and British delegates sign the treaty. Lloyd George, Premier Orlando, Clemenceau, and President Wilson pose and are greeted by huge crowds.
This silent film shows views of the Palace of Versailles and of the gardens, then the arrival of: French Foreign Minister Pichon, Premier Clemenceau, Robert Lansing, Gen. Bliss, Herbert Hoover, French Gen. Mounory, Gens. Allen and Pershing, Col. House, Arthur Balfour, Ignace Paderewski, Lloyd George, Baron Sonnino, Amb. Hugh Wallace, and President and Mrs. Wilson. Clemenceau addresses the gathering. The U.S. and British delegates sign the treaty. Lloyd George, Premier Orlando, Clemenceau, and President Wilson pose and are greeted by huge crowds.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
National Archives Identifier: 24746
Full Citation: Motion Picture 111-H-1243; The Signing of the Peace Treaty of Versailles; 6/28/1919; Historical Films, ca. 1914 - ca. 1936; Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Record Group 111; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/signing-treaty-versailles, June 25, 2025]Rights: No Known Copyright Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
