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Veterans of World War I

Date: 05 31 1955
Description: Veterans of World War I were among the participants in the Memorial Day parade. From left to right are Frank Austin, Frank Hermen and Peter C. Vanden Hueve...
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Bibles for Doughboys

Date: 09 1917
Description: Khaki-covered Bibles being made by the American Bible Society for American fighters during World War I. The goal was one million testaments. All the worker...
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Army Regiment on International Model F Truck

Date: 1917
Description: Large group of soldiers posing on an International Harvester Model F (or 31) truck.
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Women Employed by The Nash Motor Company

Date: 1918
Description: View across street towards a large group of women at the Nash Motor Company building. A few people are looking out from open windows in the building. Capti...
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Reservists Washing Up

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Description: Reservists quartered in French Buchholz in Berlin. Morning wash-up.
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German Civilians Searching for Belongings in Ruins

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Description: Civilians searching in building ruins for their possessions.
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Roll of Slackers, Monroe

Date: 1917
Description: A sign outside a building reads "Slackers" and includes a list of names: David Englehardt of Browntown, and John Hoffmeister of Jords. The sign is credited...
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Weekly Food Baskets for Needy Children in Berlin

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Description: Instead of free meals, needy children receive a basket weekly with enough food to last for a week.
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Belgian Refugees Brewing Coffee in the Morning

Date: 1914
Description: Refugees making coffee in the refugee camp every morning, with their children sitting on their laps.
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Refugee Suffering

Date: 1914
Description: Homeless refugees resting by their belongings.
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Belgian Refugees

Date: 1914
Description: A Belgian refugee sitting on door sill stitching a shirt.
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Belgian Refugees in Bergen op Zoom, Holland

Date: 1914
Description: Distribution of assignments for sleeping quarters to Belgian refugees in Bergen op Zoom, Holland. Bergen op Zoom, the first large city on the Dutch side of...
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U.S. Regulars Passing Thru

Date: 06 12 1910
Description: Text on front reads: "U.S. Regulars passing thru Shullsburg Wis. June 12th." Elevated view of a long line of uniformed soldiers, four abreast, marching dow...

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