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Soldiers of the 369th Infantry Regiment band stand at rest as they wait to 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. The band was led by noted musician Lt. James Reese " Jimmie" Europe, seen at center wearing glasses. ( National Archives)
| Date Taken: | 02.01.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 02.01.2019 13:00 |
| Photo ID: | 5073189 |
| VIRIN: | 190217-Z-A3538-1107 |
| Resolution: | 1273x987 |
| Size: | 222.01 KB |
| Location: | NEW YORK, NY, US |
| Web Views: | 185 |
| Downloads: | 19 |
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