Fun Picture
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butlersrangers
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Fun Picture
It took a bit of time and effort to unravel the 'context' of this Press Service Photograph!
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Boxer Jack Dempsey, magician Harry Houdini, and boxer Benny Leonard. Where'd you come up with this one with Krag rifles?
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butlersrangers
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A few years back, I was searching through Library of Congress 'digital archives - Bain News Service photo collection' and came across the photo.
I initially assumed it was U.S. Army or Navy recruits (WW1) being entertained by celebrities.
In trying to determine possible location, I uncovered real context. (The Library of Congress description threw little light on the story).
I initially assumed it was U.S. Army or Navy recruits (WW1) being entertained by celebrities.
In trying to determine possible location, I uncovered real context. (The Library of Congress description threw little light on the story).
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Another picture from the same day. The signed date is 8/12/1920.
https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/14967/15295727_2.jpg?v=8CFBAF7170018A0
https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/14967/15295727_2.jpg?v=8CFBAF7170018A0
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butlersrangers
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Re: Fun Picture
The men with Krags are New York City Police Cadets.
The situation is lead-up activities to N.Y.C. - P.D. - "Field Days" in August 1920.
The situation is lead-up activities to N.Y.C. - P.D. - "Field Days" in August 1920.