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Memorial Day Parade

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Firing Squad of the 520th Air Defense Group at the Memorial Day parade around Capitol Square. The servicemen are aiming their rifles in the air as children are looking on. One girl is holding a balloon, and another has her fingers over her ears.

Date Created:
May 31, 1954
Creator:
Stein, Edwin

Publication Information

Creator Stein, Edwin
Date Created May 31, 1954

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Edwin Stein negatives and photographs, 1952-1965
Call Number PH 2709.0195B

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Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011KX7
Legacy ID
WHi 135989

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