Sunday, April 21, 2019

April 21, 1919. Des Moines river front, Red Cross councils, Victory Loan Drive.

Des Moines, Iowa riverfront.  April 21, 1919.

Officers and War Council of the American Red Cross, including President Wilson and former President Taft.

President Wilson was photographed with Red Cross dignitaries, including former President Taft, on this day in 1919.  Most of the men photographed were wearing frock coats, which remained full daily formal wear at that time (they weren't the equivalent of tuxedos) even as Edwardian suits were coming in.  The latter were regarded as less formal.

American hospital ward in France, April 21, 1919.

Of course, a lot of men were still in France.

American engineers in France.

Some of the men back were participating in a big Victory Loan drive which was kicking off in earnest on this Monday.

Victory Loan Parade, Seattle Washington.



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