New York City residents cram the sidewalks, roofs and
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)
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welcome home
black
african american
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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
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world war i african american national guard soldiers honored in parade on feb 17 1919
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Date
1918 - 1919
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