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Armistice Day in Milwaukee

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Uptown Post #400 Drill Team in formation firing a salute on Armistice Day while passers-by pause to pay their respects.

Date Created:
November 11, 1957

Publication Information

Date Created
November 11, 1957

Physical Description

Format
Image
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unknown

Collection Information

Call Number
CF 9018

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129R2
Legacy ID
WHi 2058

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