Item 102522 - World War I era soldiers in Monument Square, Portland, 1917
- Item 102522 - World War I era soldiers in Monument Square, Portland, 1917
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- Item 102522
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Image Info Prior to the U.S. officially joining World War I in April 1917, Portland held a Preparedness Day Parade on March 18th. This is likely a picture of the day's events, meaning these soldiers were from forts in the Greater Portland Area.
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Some forts in Casco Bay, such as Fort Williams, were partially or fully manned prior to U.S. involvement in the war in defense from potential overseas threats.
