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Happy Washington’s Birthday! New York City celebrated it in 1918 with a parade. 

Record Group 165: Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs

Series: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs

File Unit: Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - New York

Image description: Soldiers march down Fifth Avenue during a parade. It is snowing heavily, and snow is accumulating on the soldiers’ shoulders and caps. Central to the photo is a soldier carrying the American flag. In the background we can just make out the New York Public Library through the snow.

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Happy Labor Day! In 1918, the Dock Builders and Pile Drivers Union got into the wartime spirit as they participated in the New York Labor Day Parade. “File Unit: Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - New York, 1917 - 1918 Series: American Unofficial...
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Happy Labor Day! 

In 1918, the Dock Builders and Pile Drivers Union got into the wartime spirit as they participated in the New York Labor Day Parade. 

File Unit: Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - New York, 1917 - 1918

Series: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918

Record Group 165: Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs, 1860 - 1952

Image description: A parade float, drawn by two horses, passing in front of the New York Public Library Building. The float appears to depict rocky ground with a building on top of it, and there are two men dressed as sailors at the front, each holding a large American flag. 

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Today we celebrate Washington’s Birthday! We hope everyone out there is staying warm. Parade, 5th Avenue in New York City, 2/22/1917.“File Unit: Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - New York, 1917 - 1918 Series: American Unofficial Collection of World...
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Today we celebrate Washington’s Birthday! We hope everyone out there is staying warm. 

Parade, 5th Avenue in New York City, 2/22/1917.

File Unit: Ceremonies - Salutes and Parades - New York, 1917 - 1918

Series: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918

Record Group 165: Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs, 1860 - 1952

Image description: World War I-era soldiers (all white men) march down the street, carrying rifles. There are at least 14 columns of men. Snow is collecting on the ground, and on the hats and overcoats of the soldiers. One soldier without a rifle marches alone at the front of the block.

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The “Free Agents” brass band participates in a Second Line parade to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, 8/29/2015“Series: Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials, 1998 -...
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The “Free Agents” brass band participates in a Second Line parade to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, 8/29/2015

Series: Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials, 1998 - 9/26/2016

Record Group 311: Records of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 1956 - 2008

Image Description: A group of young Black men play trumpet, trombone, sousaphone, and drums as they walk down the street as part of a parade. They wear t-shirts that say FREE AGENTS.

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Parade for Second Anniversary of the Women’s’ Army Corps (WACS), 4/9/1945 “Series: Photographic Albums of Prints of Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation, 9/1942 - 12/1945. Record Group 336: Records of the Office of the Chief of Transportation, 1917 -...
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Parade for Second Anniversary of the Women’s’ Army Corps (WACS), 4/9/1945 

Series: Photographic Albums of Prints of Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation, 9/1942 - 12/1945. Record Group 336: Records of the Office of the Chief of Transportation, 1917 - 1966. 

Original caption: “1st WAC Company and colors, marching through [World War I] Victory Arch, Newport News, Virginia, during Second WAC Anniversary Parade. Official photograph U.S. Army Signal Corps, Hampton Roads Port of Embarkation, Newport News, Virginia.”

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Women Marching in Suffragette Parade, Washington, DC, 3/3/1913 “Series: Master File Photographs of U.S. and Foreign Personalities, World Events, and American Economic, Social, and Cultural Life, ca. 1953 - ca. 1994. Record Group 306: Records of the...
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Women Marching in Suffragette Parade, Washington, DC, 3/3/1913          

Series: Master File Photographs of U.S. and Foreign Personalities, World Events, and American Economic, Social, and Cultural Life, ca. 1953 - ca. 1994. Record Group 306: Records of the U.S. Information Agency, 1900 - 2003. 

Read the full story of the parade and the hearing at Pieces of History: Suffrage and suffering at the 1913 March


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Additionally, explore the National Archives Museum exhibition Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote to see more records related to the topic. 

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“Decorated truck and members of Motor Transport Corps during Parade in Washington, D.C,” 6/27/1919“Series: Photographs of American Military Activities, ca. 1918 - ca. 1981. Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860 -...
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“Decorated truck and members of Motor Transport Corps during Parade in Washington, D.C,” 6/27/1919

Series: Photographs of American Military Activities, ca. 1918 - ca. 1981. Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860 - 1985.

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“Home-coming parade of the 28th Division, Phila., PA. Officers of 28th Division Military Police Co,” 5/15/1919“Series: Photographs of American Military Activities, ca. 1918 - ca. 1981. Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal...
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“Home-coming parade of the 28th Division, Phila., PA. Officers of 28th Division Military Police Co,” 5/15/1919

Series: Photographs of American Military Activities, ca. 1918 - ca. 1981. Record Group 111: Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer, 1860 - 1985.

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“Relatives and friends cheering the 369th Infantry as they pass in parade. New York City’s [African American] population turned out to greet the heroes of the 369th Infantry ,the old 15th of New York City, [African American] fighters who earned all...
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“Relatives and friends cheering the 369th Infantry as they pass in parade. New York City’s [African American] population turned out to greet the heroes of the 369th Infantry ,the old 15th of New York City, [African American] fighters who earned all the glories of war in France,” 2/17/1919

Series: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918. Record Group 165: Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs, 1860 - 1952. 

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“Ceremonies - Bastille Day, 1918 - Dedication of “Pont Wilson” Lyon, France. American troops saluting as they pass the reviewing stand on the Plaza of the bridge” 7/14/1918 “File Unit: Ceremonies - Bastille Day, 1918, 1917 - 1918. Series: American...
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“Ceremonies - Bastille Day, 1918 - Dedication of “Pont Wilson” Lyon, France. American troops saluting as they pass the reviewing stand on the Plaza of the bridge” 7/14/1918

File Unit: Ceremonies - Bastille Day, 1918, 1917 - 1918. Series: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918. Record Group 165: Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs, 1860 - 1952.

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American Red Cross Parade, Birmingham, Alabama, May 21, 1918 “ File Unit: American Red Cross - Soliciting Funds - Miscellaneous, 1917 - 1918. Series: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918. Record Group 165: Records of...
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American Red Cross Parade, Birmingham, Alabama, May 21, 1918

File Unit: American Red Cross - Soliciting Funds - Miscellaneous, 1917 - 1918. Series: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918. Record Group 165: Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs, 1860 - 1952

Funds are collected during a Red Cross parade on May 21, 1918, the 37th anniversary of the founding of the American Red Cross by Clara Barton on May 21, 1881.

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“Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A view of some of the school children who participated in the Harvest Festival Parade held at the Gila River Center on Thanksgiving Day.” 11/26/1942“Stewart, Francis, War Relocation Authority...
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“Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. A view of some of the school children who participated in the Harvest Festival Parade held at the Gila River Center on Thanksgiving Day.” 11/26/1942

Stewart, Francis, War Relocation Authority photographer, Photographer. Series: Central Photographic File of the War Relocation Authority, 1942 - 1945. Record Group 210: Records of the War Relocation Authority, 1941 - 1989

Professional photographers were commissioned by the War Relocation Authority to document the daily life and treatment of Japanese-Americans who were interned during World War II.  

Browse nearly 4,000 photos of Japanese American relocation and internment in the Central Photographic File of the War Relocation Authority in the @usnatarchives online catalog.

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More Resources Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Japanese American Internment at the National Archives

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Red Cross Workers Parade in New York City, Oct. 4, 1917.“Series: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918. Record Group 165: Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs, 1860 - 1952 ” Wondering about women’s...
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Red Cross Workers Parade in New York City, Oct. 4, 1917.“Series: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918. Record Group 165: Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs, 1860 - 1952 ” Wondering about women’s...
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Red Cross Workers Parade in New York City, Oct. 4, 1917.“Series: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918. Record Group 165: Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs, 1860 - 1952 ” Wondering about women’s...
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Red Cross Workers Parade in New York City, Oct. 4, 1917.

Series: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918. Record Group 165: Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs, 1860 - 1952

Wondering about women’s roles during World War I?  Come to our #Answertime at 12pm ET today, October 4th! National Archives World War I expert Mitch Yockelson will be answering your questions for #AskAnArchivist Day.

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“Public Farewell of the 1st Regiment Infantry Ohio National Guard at Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 23, 1917. Girl Scouts and camp-fire-girls scatter flowers in advance of the soldiers.”“ File Unit: Girls’ Activities - Girl Scouts, 1917 - 1918. Series:...
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“Public Farewell of the 1st Regiment Infantry Ohio National Guard at Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 23, 1917. Girl Scouts and camp-fire-girls scatter flowers in advance of the soldiers.”

File Unit: Girls’ Activities - Girl Scouts, 1917 - 1918. Series: American Unofficial Collection of World War I Photographs, 1917 - 1918. Record Group 165: Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs, 1860 - 1952

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