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Armed Forces Day Parade
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Spectators are shown standing on the steps at the Capitol Square looking down State street at approaching U.W. ROTC marching units. The view includes the entire length of State street and Bascom hill. The parade commemorates Armed Forces Day.
May 20, 1950
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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