U.S. Army Air Forces exhibit opens in Paris. U.S.

U.S. Army Air Forces exhibit opens in Paris. U.S. and French officials stand at attention as the national anthems of both countries are played at the formal opening ceremonies July 31, 1945, of the U.S. Army Air Forces Exposition beneath the Eiffel Tower in Paris. From left to right: Lt.Gen. John K. Cannon, Commander U.S. Strategic Air Forces; Jefferson Caffery , U.S. Ambassador to France; Georges Bidault, French Minister of Foreign Affairs; Colonel C.I. Carpenter, Chaplain of USSTAF; Gen. Rene Bouscat, Commander of the French Air Forces; Commandant A.C. Blumenthal, French Air Forces liaison officer with USSTAF.