Tuesday, September 17, 2019

September 17, 1919. The 1st Division Parade in Washington D. C.


On this day in 1919, the First Division paraded in Washington D. C.  Gen. Pershing lead the parade.


The day, by act of Congress, was a legal holiday in the district.


President Wilson, whom we'd normally expect to be at such an event, was in Oakland California touring in support of the Versailles Treaty.








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