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Historical Military Parades

Photographs capturing military parades in Washington D.C. and New York, featuring troops and important figures from the early 20th century.

The image shows a review and parade of the 4th Brigade, U.S. Marines in Washington, D.C. It was taken on August 15, 1919 by Sgt. Bonner. The band of the 5th Regiment, U.S. Marines can be seen passing the reviewing stand.

American soldiers gather at the base of a statue in Germany during World War I. The statue is identified as number 64,995 and the photograph was taken by a Signal Corps photographer named Secd Takes 188UED.

Pvt. L.H. McLaughlin from the Signal Corps serves as a guard during a mount exercise. The photo, numbered 23381, was taken on September 4, 1918 in Tours, France. The image shows the 6th Cavalry Band and Headquarters Battalion of the Signal Corps. It was passed by the A.E.F censor and issued to the troops.

A photograph depicting a general view of the decoration ceremony held for the 131st Infantry, 33rd Brigade in Larochette, Luxembourg. Taken by photographer Sgt. C.H. Jackson of the S.C. Reco on January 20, 1919. The image is labeled as subject 51094 and was issued with the notes "GENERAL VIEW OF THE DECORATION ceremony of 131st Infantry, 33rd Brigade. Larochette, Luxem- bourg."

Image description: Aviation cadets in training undertaking drill exercises.

Major Robert A. Roos, commanding officer of the 2nd U.S. Army Training Detachment at Benson Polytechnic in Portland, Oregon, addressed his men in this photograph. The image was taken on October 18, and it is marked for official use only. Major Roos is identified as an Infantry officer in the U.S. Army.

American soldiers marching in a Fourth of July parade in New York in 1918. The soldiers are dressed in military uniforms and are carrying American flags. The parade was held in France during World War One. The photograph was taken by a photographer named C.P.I. on July 28, 1918. The image is from the collection titled "Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One."

Camouflaged trucks from the Ordnance Department participate in a Victory Loan Parade. This photograph was taken by Sgt. Combs on May 15, 1919. Caption: "Camouflaged trucks from the Ordnance Department seen during a Victory Loan Parade."

The image shows the 4th Brigade of the U.S. Marines parading with Company A, 6th Regiment Marine Corps in Washington, D.C. They are passing the White House grounds. The photo was taken on August 15, 1919, by Sgt. Bonner. It was designated with the symbol A H and issued on August 18, 1919.

Lieutenant P.W. Cloud, a Subject Control photographer, captured this image labeled as number 22,800. The photograph titled "On to Berlin" was taken in Lucey, Meurthe et Moselle, France, on August 17, 1918. No additional notes or descriptions were provided for this image.

Soldiers receiving their pay at the Signal School of Photography in New York during World War One. This photograph was taken by a photographer from Columbia University, and the image is labeled with the serial number 46657.

"American military personnel filling a spherical balloon with hydrogen cylinders at Polo Field in Washington, D.C, as part of preparations for a free balloon flight."

French loan placard posted on the social headquarters in Lille, France during World War One. The placard bears the serial number 50,083 and is meant to advertise loans for the war effort. This photograph was taken and issued by the Symbol Corps.

"Arrival of 1st Division Motor Transport Corps Convoy in Washington, D.C., from New York City. The convoy is seen on 15th and Bennington Road N.E. after an arduous journey on both good and bad roads. The convoy comprised over 600 vehicles, including the Headquarters Supply Train, Field Hospital Train, and various artillery and infantry supply trains."

Lieutenant Colonel J.H. Steinman, the Adjutant of the 79th Division, photographed in front of Division Headquarters in Dugny, Meuse, France. This image, taken on November 18, 1918, was captured by S. Morris Fineberce, an SC photographer. The photograph's official record number is 111-SC-37407. Please note that photography of 37447, specifically the exit of Nilfyldnie Toets, is prohibited.

Italian soldiers gather in Independence Square in Trevire, Italy, captured in this photograph taken in 1919. The image was taken by Photographer Red and is part of the 111-SC-5018 Wunder 5018 collection. It is a historical documentation of American military activities during World War One.

The image shows officers and instructors participating in training activities at Camp Lee, a Reserve Officers' Training Camp in Petersburg, Virginia. The photograph was taken by Sergeant R.E. Warner on June 24, 1919. It depicts the administration building of the Infantry R.O.T.C. camp.

"First Aid Station in North Russia. This photograph, taken by photographer Reed of the Signal Corps, shows First Aid Number 50,023. The date of the photo is not specified, but it is numbered 18UED Symbol 80. The image depicts a first aid station in North Russia during World War One."

Members of the 77th Division in a parade up Fifth Avenue in New York City. The banners they carry honor the men who were left in Flanders fields, bearing gold stars. Sergeant Combs, S.C., captured the photograph on May 15, 1919. This photo is part of series 9649974.

Soldiers participating in the Parade of Victory Fleet in New York City. The parade is passing around Columbus Circle. The photo was taken on December 26, 1918, and was authorized by the M.I.D. censor on December 28, 1918.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

Anefo photo collection. Folklore. Farm party. 1945

Sgt. Rode, S.C. photographed Jeanne in armor at Orleans, during an Y.M.C.A. play called Joan of Arc. The play took around Joan of Arc Church near Domremy, France. The image was passed by the A.E.F. censor and was issued to the troops.

General John J. Pershing and officers of his staff aboard the SS Leviathan, returning to the United States from France. Photo taken on September 6, 1919. The individuals in the photo include Major Generals Charles P. Summerall, Walter Bethel, John L. Hines, Fox Connor, Andre Brewster, Robert C. Davis, and Lieutenant Colonel Albert S. Kuegle.

The 77th Division parades up Fifth Avenue in NYC with a miniature Statue of Liberty on a gun carriage. Photograph taken by Sgt. Combs, S.c. on May 15, 1919, with record number 49963. This image was received on May 6, 1919, and is part of the 944963 collection.

Soldiers from Columbia University in New York playing the Star Spangled Banner on Victory Day during World War I. This photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, captures the patriotic moment as the soldiers show their support for their country. This image is labeled as number 46682 S.C. Columbia University, N.Y.

Pvt. L. P. Goldshlag, S.C., participates in bayonet drill. Col. R. S. Offley can be seen in the foreground. The photo was taken in Mont Ritcherd, France on August 9, 1918.

Issue of weapons in South Africa, Anonymous, 1896 photograph Part of album with 191 photos from a trip to and through South Africa. South Africa paper. photographic support street (+ city(-scape) with figures, staffage) South Africa

Street scene in Metz, France during a celebration honoring President Poineare and Premier of France, M. Georges Clemenceau. The photograph was taken on December 8, 1918, and is part of the collection of American military activities during World War One. The image was released by the AEF Censor, but the exact date of release is not provided.

Mayor Lueger at the unveiling of the monument for Hans Canon on October , Address of Count Wilczek to the mayor, Heinrich Schuhmann sen, photographer

Lieutenant William Fox of the Signal Corps is seen in this photograph. It was taken on August 22, 1918, during his journey to France. The image shows troops from Camp Merrit, New Jersey, breaking camp early in the morning to march to Alpine Landing. From there, they would board a boat and be taken to Embarkation Pier in Hoboken, New Jersey. The photograph captures the waiting regiment of the 5th Engineers, 7th Division, at Alpine Landing. Please note that this caption is not for publication and is for official use only.

A line of U.S. Army automobiles parked in front of the Munitions Building in Washington, D.C. The photograph was taken in 1919 by a photographer from the Signal Corps for official documentation purposes. The image showcases the use of military vehicles during World War One.

Anefo photo collection. Fleet. Camp Lejeune (USA). January 1, 1943. Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, USA

Detachment of soldiers holding colors for review at Benson Polytechnic in Portland, Oregon. The photograph was taken on December 27, 1918, during World War I. It was issued with the document number AU June 29, 1918 and is meant for official use only.

American soldiers making their way through a recently liberated French town during World War One. The photograph was taken by Signal Corps photographer Reco and is labeled as number 50,435. The image shows a group of American soldiers moving through the town.

American troops celebrating victory in New York City. The photo shows a parade of military personnel from the Victory Fleet passing the N.Y. Public Library at Fifth Ave. and 42nd St. The photograph was taken on December 26, 1918, and received by the authorities on December 28, 1918.

"Pvt. J. P. Ferguson of S. C. photographed a camp occupied by men of the 301st and 302nd Units of the Q.M. C. Motor Transport Repair Service in Vert Neuil, France on June 3, 1918. The photograph, labeled 111-SC-33253, was taken for official use only and is not intended for publication."

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Members of 1st Battalion, 58th Infantry, 4th Division stationed in Pommern, Germany are participating in field sports on the drill ground. This photograph was taken on April 8, 1919, by Sgt. Chas. E. Mace, S.C. The town of Pommern is located on the Mosel River in Rhenish Prussia, Germany.

Major General James G. Harbord of the U.S. Army receiving the Croix de Guerre with palm in recognition of the heroism of the 4th brigade, U.S. Marines, under his command at Belleau Woods. This photograph was taken in 1918 during World War I in France. General Harbord is flanked by his aides, Captain Feilding S. Robinson and Captain R. Morris Williams, both of whom were also awarded the Croix de Guerre with gold stars for their heroic actions. Major General Harbord is currently serving as the commanding general of the American Service of Supplies at Tours, France.

General Pershing entering St. Mihiel after the Germans evacuated the town on September 18, 1918. General Pershing, along with General Petain and their staffs, arrived shortly after noon and were warmly received by the townspeople. This sketch, by official American military artist Capt. Peixotto, depicts the historic ceremony.

Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels arriving at a stadium in New York City for an Independence Day pageant. The image shows Daniels being escorted by a group of people surrounding his car. This photograph was taken by a photographer from the S.C. School of Photography at Columbia University. The image's reference number is 111-SC-15668.

Mayor Baker of Portland, Oregon, giving a speech to newly registered young men at Benson Polytechnic School, S.A.T.C. (Student Army Training Corps). The photograph was taken on January 27, 1919 by an unidentified photographer with the number 55870 AU. The image is part of the collection "Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One."

U.S. Ambulance Drivers' Corps, made up of Pennsylvania State College students, performing retreat on the campus grounds. The photograph was taken in 1918 by a photographer named RECO. Ambulance subject number: 55372 received from Penn. State College. This image is provided for unofficial use only.

Soldiers at Washington Barracks in Washington D.C. engaging in recreational activities in 1919. The photograph captures a moment of leisure and camaraderie amongst the soldiers during their time off duty.

Pageant of Galician refugees Im Werd on June , on the occasion of Lembergs reconquest, Police photography -

Members of the Student Army Training Corps at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City listening to President J.A. Widtsoe's address. The photograph was taken in January 1919. The image is labelled as "For Official use only."

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

Three American officers, 1st Lt. J.H. Brasselman, Capt. J. E. Sapper, and Lt. E. W. Berg, stand on a bridge over Kill River in front of a monument marking the line between Germany and Luxembourg. The photograph was taken on December 2nd, 1918 by Pvt. Roy P. Avtrim, a photographer attached to S. C. Protagrapher. The location is Echternach, Luxembourg.

Members of the Students' Army Training Corps at Ohio University, Athens, are being inducted into service during World War I. The photograph was taken by a S.A.T.C. photographer and was received on April 27, 1919. The image shows an address given to the inductees.

Soldier from the R.O.T.C at Camp Devens, Ayer, Massachusetts practicing a boxing drill, specifically the right hook. The soldier is identified as Sergeant Joe Hits and the photograph was taken on August 2, 1920. The photo was received, described, and issued with the symbol HAC.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

Motor Transport Corps parade in Washington, D.C. on June 28, 1919. This photograph, taken by Sgt. Warner, S.C., shows a Marine Corps float participating in the parade. The float is numbered 60539 and is part of the Motor Transport Corps Parade in Washington, D.C.

Ellington Field, located in Houston, Texas, was home to the Signal Corps Aviation School. This photograph, taken on June 6, 1918, shows a view of the Ellington Field bombing factory, with the subject number being 54284. The image was received from the Commanding Officer and taken by an official photographer. This is the second view of the bombing factory at Ellington Field.

Graves of fallen German soldiers of the Kriegsmarine. Album leaf with four photos of Crosses (Gräberkguzen) that mark the graves of fallen German soldiers. An overview photo of the cemetery and three detailed photos of the graves of three sailors of the Kriegsmarine who died during an attack on their ship at Katwijk on July 23, 1943. Caption of the album's compiler mentions that they served on a mine sweep. Part of Heinrich Clausen's photo album over the Kriegsmarine.

Washington D.C. - Parades and Receptions, Aerial Photograph.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

James Milliken University students form a well-trained battalion lined up in the snow outside the university in Decatur, Illinois. The photograph, taken in July 1918 by an official photographer, shows the students ready for a march. This photo bears the reference number 55975 and was received from James Milliken University for official use only.

A group of cadets at P.N. 23 School of Military Aeronautics at the University of California in Berkeley is participating in a gas mask drill. They are being instructed on how to properly place a gas mask on a "wounded" comrade. This photograph was taken by RECO on August 5, 1918.

Marshal Joffre and a party of officials visit Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia City Troops act as their escort. This photograph, taken in May 1917, shows the procession led by the Philadelphia City Troops nearing Independence Hall. Please note that this image is for official use only.

All that goes to produce a great British warship's 'battle thunder': cold science behind the big guns. From the captain's quietly spoken order to the pulling of the pistol-trigger, an outline of successive stages in firing a super-dreadnought's 16-inch guns; processes involved in the gunnery exercises scheduled to follow the Naval Review. Date: 1935

Plymouth Tercentenary celebration, parade, President Day, August 1, 1921, marching band , Anniversaries, Parades & processions. Plymouth Tercentenary Photographs

Anefo photo collection. Terror. Putten 1945. April 18, 1945. Gelderland, Putten

In this photograph (111-SC-36521), taken on November 14, 1918, at Mole A, Base Sec. No. 6, Marseille, France, members of the 134th Infantry (formerly 5th Neb. Inf.) Quartet and Band are shown entertaining stevedores during their noon break on Dock No. 2. The event aimed to boost morale of the troops and to provide relief from their strenuous duties.

Dutch SS people, 1945 photograph Two photos of the Dutch SS: Dutch SS people during the oath. (above.) Dead Dutch SS-er, liquidated by the resistance on the last day of the war Netherlands paper. plastic (organic material) Netherlands

Net Fabrication , Nets. Photographs of the First Naval District

Albumin photograph capturing the military flag blessing ceremony of Infantry Regiment No. 53 Archduke Leopold in Trento, Italy, on April 16, 1874, showing soldiers, officials, and public attendees.

Dutch SS people; Photo and collage book 'The Hidden Camera'. Two photos of the Dutch SS: Dutch SS people during the oath discovery. (above.) Dead Dutch SS-er, liquidated by the resistance on the last day of the war

Bomb Damage, Berlin, Germany -- 29 Aug 1945.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

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