Original 1947 Associated Press Wire Photo showing the parade of the Forty and Eight Society, the fun-making auxiliary of the American Legion, during the Legion's annual convention in New York City. Dummy steam locomotives representing the Cleveland, Ohio and Flint, Michigan voitures travel down Eighth Avenue past large crowds gathered along the street and on the steps of the New York Post Office.
Measures approximately 9 × 6¾ inches overall. The original AP caption remains attached along the bottom edge. This photo originated from a newspaper near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Light age-related wear is present. Please see photos.
Measures approximately 9 × 6¾ inches overall. The original AP caption remains attached along the bottom edge. This photo originated from a newspaper near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Light age-related wear is present. Please see photos.
