Sergeant Rode captured this photograph on August 24, 1918, during the Bastille Day Celebration at Chaumont, France. The image shows military officials and civic leaders awaiting the troops to pass in review. From left to right: The Mayor M. Levy Alphonery (French), General Perelli (French), General Ragneneau (French), General Wirbel (French), General Pershing, M. le Prefect Jessier (French), Major General James W. MeAndrew, and General Wagstaff (English). The photo was approved by the censor on July 29, 1918.

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Size: 8386px × 5763px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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