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The Stars and Stripes Flying over Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, on the Rhine, Germany

This photograph shows boats on the Rhine river. There is a small village with a flag waving in the distance. The back of the photograph contains lyrics of a song about the Rhine.

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Guards at American Bridgehead Boundary, Montabaur, East of the Rhine

Two men are standing at attention in their uniform with guns in this photograph. They are occupying and guarding land the Allies won.

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A Mile of Autos Used by our "Third Army," Germany

In this photograph are dozens of trucks in an open field that were used during the war. These trucks were vital in carrying supplies. On the back of this photograph is a poem about the autotrucks.

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Doughboys of 89th Div., Resting Before Review, Treves, Germany

This photograph is of a field of men resting before battle in uniform, with guns nearby. Their guns are stacked in a tripod figuration. There is also a gas mask in the picture, as well as a canteen and other bags.

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American Army of Occupation on the Rhine Near Ehrenbreitstein

In this photograph dozens of soldiers are on horseback, carrying flags. They are from the American army and are occupying land in Germany.

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Tractor-drawn Artillery of 89th Div. before Largest Hangar in Germany

Soldiers are gathered around tractors in an open field. In the background is a large hangar building used to hold machinary and weaponry.

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Uncle Sam and John Bull Again Fast Friends- Yankee Troops in London

This photograph is of soldiers marching in lines through London after victory. Some are carrying American flags and there is the House of Parliament in the background.

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General Pershing Decorating Officers of 89th Div., Treves, Germany.

A line of American soldiers receive the Distinguished Service Crosses from General Pershing on a field in Treves, Germany.

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After the Strenuous War Days -- American Boys Enjoying a Rhine Excursion.

After the armistice, American soldiers enjoy an excursion on a river steamer on the Rhine River.

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Introducing Baseball in Germany, U. S. Army of Occupation on the Rhine.

A view of an enormous crowd of American soldiers of the second division watching an army baseball game in Neuwied, Germany after the occupation.

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American Soldiers on the West Bank of the Rhine in the Occupied Region, Germany.

In the foreground, American soldiers sit in the sun on the grassy banks of the Rhine River. In the background, tents are set up along the riverside.

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Doughtnuts for Doughboys -- Montabaur on the Rhine.

Four women from the Y.M.C.A. make fresh doughnuts for the American soldiers, who stand behind them, holding doughtnuts and looking pleased.

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Salvation Army Hut, Always at the Front with Our Doughboys, Rhine Frontier.

Eight soldiers gather around two Salvation Army workers and their table, holding bottles and looking at the goods. The Salvation Army sign is next to them.

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Observation Balloons near Coblenz, Germany.

An observation balloon floats upwards to the sky with two soldiers in its wicker basket, who look downwards at the crowd below. Next to it, another blimp is in the process of being inflated.

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French Auto Mitrailleuse Attached to U. S. Army, Montabaur, Germany.

A view of three soldiers in a lightly armored car, brandishing a machine gun while driving down the street in a German village. Another soldier stands next to the car.

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U. S. Army Tractor Negotiating the Steep Declivities of Rhine at Coblenz.

In the foreground, an American soldier drives a tractor up the steep bank of the Rhine River. In the background is the city of Coblenz. Cathedral steeples and bridges can be seen.

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Cementing Anglo-French Friendship, Soldiers of France in London.

Ranks of French soldiers, seen from behind, walk down a street in London towards Trafalgar Square. The sidewalks are crowded with British citizens and policemen.

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Victory Day Celebration, July 14, 1919--Arch of Triumph, Paris

A parade of French soldiers passes under the Arch of Triumph in Paris as their countrymen cheer from the sidelines.

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France does Honor to the Gallant Sons of Britain--Victory Parade, Paris

British troops participate in the French Victory Parade, marching through the Place de la Concorde.

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Sons of France on Parade in Paris.

Soldiers parading through Paris, after the signing of the Peace Treaty.

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Gallant Legionaires of Czechoslovakia on Parade, Prague

A man stands in the foreground photographing the Czech troops marching past.

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Guards of the Republic- in Palace of Versailles During Treaty Signing

This photograph is of members of the Guard Republicaine in the Palace of Versailles during the signing of the Peace Treaty. They are wearing dress uniforms and are in a room with elaborate furnishings.

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Galerie des Glaces, Showing Table where Peace Treaty Was Signed, Versailles, France

This photograph is of the room where the signing of the Peace Treaty took place at the end of WWI. It is elaborately decorated with beautiful chairs, windows, and a statue.

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Clemenceau, Wilson, and Lloyd George Leaving Palace of Versailles After Signing Peace Treaty

This photograph is of Clemenceay, Wilson, and Lloyd George exiting the Palace of Versailles after signing the Peace Treaty. There are other men in the background of this scene, but the focus is on these three world leaders.

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Second Division Men Entraining for the Return Home, Germany

This photograph is of soldiers waiting by trains to be taken home after the war ended. After the war, according to the photograph, some men were sent to occupy parts of Germany.

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