Stereoview: 14321 Victory Arch & Triumphal Procession of New York's Famous 27th Division, N.Y. City. [March 25, 1919] Underwood & Underwood. N.d., ca. 1919-1920.
2012.001.0046
2012.001
Purchase
Purchase
Museum Collections.
Underwood & Underwood
1919 - 1920
New York City
Date: 1919-1920
4 in
7 in
Good
Notes: 2012.001.0046, text on reverse: 14321 Victory Arch and Triumphal Procession of New York's Famous 27th Division, N.Y. City. The Victory Arch, through which these men are marching, was erected, as the name denotes, to honor the men who returned from overseas duty and paraded through New York City before being demobilized. It goes without saying that it also commemorates those men who sailed overseas and never returned, as the arch was inscribed with the names of all places from which American soldiers came and all places where they fought in Europe. The arch was made of plaster, and after the period for parades was over, it was taken down. It was such a splendid structure, in spite of its temporary nature, that this was an unfortunate necessity. Through the archway can be seen the Victory Columns, on which are hung the various weapons used by the 27th Division. At the left and back of the arch, just a portion of the great "Flatiron" Building is visible. New York saw many parades, but that of the 27th will be long remembered. This Division has been decorated by the Prince of Wales, and especially praised by Pershing. One hundred and ninety-five men were decorated at one time by the British, French, and American governments, and four hundred and eighty-three were cited by General O'Ryan for bravery. They fought in four battles, two engagements, and two minor actions. Some of the men had fought in the Spanish-American War. Original or Copy: Original Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2012-06-13
