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Armed Forces Day

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Color guards marching past the Wisconsin State Capitol carrying flags as a crowd looks on.

Date Created:
1950
Creator:
Desens, Delmar

Publication Information

Creator Desens, Delmar
Date Created 1950

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin Historical Calendars and source photographs, 1948-1992
Call Number PH Series 2779, box 3, fldr 3

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PIM
Legacy ID
WHi 3454

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