visibility Similar

code Related

New York City residents cram the sidewalks, roofs and

description

Summary

New York City residents cram the sidewalks, roofs and fire escapes to see the Soldiers of the 369th Infantry Regiment march up Fifth Avenue in New York City on Feb. 17, 1919 during a parade held to welcome the New York National Guard unit home. More than 2,000 Soldiers took part in the parade up Fifth Avenue. The Soldiers marched seven miles from downtown Manhattan to Harlem. ( National Archives)

label_outline

Tags

welcome home black african american heroes new york national guard world war i soldiers victory new york city united states army parade harlem hell fighters fifth avenue 369th infantry 15th new york new york ny world war i african american national guard soldiers honored in parade on feb 17 1919 dvids ultra high resolution high resolution wwi
date_range

Date

1918 - 1919
create

Source

Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
link

Link

https://www.dvidshub.net/
copyright

Copyright info

Public Domain Dedication. Public Use Notice of Limitations: https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright

label_outline Explore 369th Infantry, Harlem Hell Fighters, Fifth Avenue

Topics

welcome home black african american heroes new york national guard world war i soldiers victory new york city united states army parade harlem hell fighters fifth avenue 369th infantry 15th new york new york ny world war i african american national guard soldiers honored in parade on feb 17 1919 dvids ultra high resolution high resolution wwi