Wednesday, June 19th, 2013

Soldier Returns Home From World War I

Here’s a powerful photo. The soldier looks absolutely thrilled to be back and hold, what appears to be, his baby. The baby, on the other hand, not so thrilled to be handled.

1919. "U.S. Army. Return of Washington, D.C., soldiers." Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.

1919. “U.S. Army. Return of Washington, D.C., soldiers.” Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative.

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  • bob

    Great photo. The woman on the right is stunning…

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