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American Soldiers Parade in Paris, c1910, Conflicts & Wars, Stereoview
The front of the stereoview card features text along its left and right borders, as well as a caption below the images. The left border reads "Keystone View Company Copyrighted, Underwood & Underwood Manufacturers MADE IN U.S.A. Publishers". The right border states "Meadville, Pa., New York, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., London, England.". Below the stereoscopic images, the caption identifies the scene as "V19218 Lafayette, We Are Here! First American Soldiers that Marched in Paris." The back of the card, labeled "V19218", provides extensive descriptive text under the heading "“LAFAYETTE, WE ARE HERE”". The text explains that in June 1917, the 1st United States Division arrived in France, and on July 4th, a battalion of the 16th Infantry, 1st Division, marched through the streets of Paris as part of an Independence Day parade. The description vividly recounts the enthusiastic welcome from the French populace, contrasting it with previous parades of other Allied soldiers, emphasizing the unique joy and hope brought by the American troops. The text ends with "Copyright by The Keystone View Company". There is no handwritten message present on this informational card.
The image depicts a grand military parade marching down a wide, bustling city street. Rows of soldiers in uniform with rifles are seen marching in formation, extending into the distance. The streets are densely packed with spectators, and the multi-story buildings lining the street are adorned with flags and banners, with crowds also gathered on balconies and at windows. The scene conveys a sense of immense public excitement and celebration. The event is identified as the parade of American soldiers in Paris on July 4, 1917, marking the official entry and visible presence of U.S. forces in World War I, a moment of significant historical importance for both France and the United States.
Additional textual elements on the back of the card include a table with "SERIES" and "POSITION" labels, with numerical values "75 100 200 300" in the series row and "218" in the position row. These are likely cataloging or numbering systems used by the publisher. The full text on the back of the card, serving as an educational explanation of the historical significance, provides detailed context for the scene, highlighting the emotional impact of the American arrival on the war-weary French population.
PUBLISHER: Keystone View Company
SIZE: 3.5x7
ERA: 1910s
IMAGE_COLOR: Sepia
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