Paris, France. 22 June 1919. The opening ceremonies of the Inter Allied Games held at the ...

Place Europe: France, Paris
Accession Number E05389
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Glass original negative other
Date made 22 June 1919
Conflict Period 1910-1919
First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

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.