10th units lead Victory Parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date
1945 July 18
Summary
Columns of soldiers march down a crowded tree lined avenue as paper falls from the sky. A soldier in the center of the image is carrying the American flag. According to the caption: "A platoon and the Colorguard of the 10th Mountain Division lead troops of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force down Avenida Rio Braneo in celebration of the B.E.F's return to Rio de Janeiro. The units had fought together during the Italian campaign."
Description
1 photoprint ; 20 x 25 cm. (8 x 10 in.)
Is Part Of
10th Mountain Division Resource Center Collection.
Subject
Military parades & ceremonies--American--Brazil--Rio de Janiero--1940-1950; Soldiers--American--Brazil--Rio de Janiero--1940-1950; United States. Army. Mountain Division, 10th.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image file: ZZR700200361
Notes
Formerly F46266; Signal Corps negative number SC211640; Title supplied by cataloger.; Vintage photographic print.; R7002003614
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