E05389 Accession Number: E05389

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Paris, France. 22 June 1919. The opening ceremonies of the Inter Allied Games held at the Pershing Stadium, during June 1919 and July 1919. Seen here is the American Army Band marching on to the stadium at the head of the American Section of the Guard of Honour, to be inspected by General Pershing. Note the large crowd in the background.

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Accession Number
E05389
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original negative other
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
22 June 1919
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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