Opening Of New Bridges In Berlin (1946)

Unissued / unused footage - dates and locations may be unknown / unclear. Berlin, Germany. Various shots show the opening of two new bridges in Berlin. French officer or general reads citation before US generals (?) before the bridge is opened. Sign at start of zone of French occupation. Soldiers in turbans hold flags. The American and French generals salute. Aerial views of the new bridges stretching over the river and the city of Berlin. US General cuts ribbon with a bayonet to open bridge. First cars move across the new bridge. Mass of US and French officers and soldiers travel over another bridge in an open railway carriage pulled by a steam train. US general makes speech to soldiers of the 333 company. Shots of US military men hammering a stake or nail into one of the railway sleepers. This seems to be a ceremony - the last nail in the track before it is officially opened. C/U of sign reading 'General George C Marshall Bridge Constructed by 333 Engineer Special Service Regt.' Tra