US Occupation of Berlin, July 1945

US Occupation of Berlin, July 1945 LIB 7122 Delegation of US, Russian & French officers walk to microphone in square at Adolph Hitler Barracks for transfer of US Section of Berlin by the Russians. Russian representative Gen. Barinov reads long statement greeting US troops, marking 4th July celebrations & detailing victory over Germany - translated by American officer. All salute as band plays national anthems. 48-gun salute fired by C Batt of 78th FA Bn. US General Omar Bradley reads statement at microphone; “ this ceremony marks the meeting of the United Nations here in Berlin and the complete defeat of Germany...” - thanks Allies. Military VIPs march off. VS Soviet troops standing to attention - march off w/ rifles & bayonets as band plays. Post-WWII; German Occupation; Note: Also present are Maj Gen Floyd Parks, CG 1st AB Army, Berlin District; Maj Gen Duschesne, CG of French troops in Berlin.