Postcard of American troops, Paris, France
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| Title | Postcard of American troops, Paris, France |
| Description | Postcard of American troops parading in Paris on July 4, 1918. The color guard carrying an American flag has just made a left turn. Spectators are on the right side. This card is an American Red Cross Post Card. It was never sent. |
| Interpretation | This low quality post card was distributed as part of a set by the Red Cross in 1918. The series showed American activities in World War I and was meant to increase Americans' support for U.S. troops in Europe during and after World War I. This postcard shows how American holidays were celebrated overseas. |
| Lesson Plans / Themes | |
| Learning Standards | 16 History |
| Author or Creator | Early American Museum |
| Language | eng |
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| Temporal Coverage | 1918/1919 |
| Collection Publisher | Early American Museum |
| Rights | Copyright Not Evaluated |
| Resource Identifier | 1993.010.0114 |
| Date Created | 8-1-00 |
| Collection Title | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
| Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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