Brigade Parade,Governors Day, Fort Benjamin Harrison, 1917
| Description: |
Aerial view of soldiers and bands performing maneuvers at Fort Benjamin Harrison on August 10, 1917, Governors Day. Spectators watch as companies march on the grounds. Fort Harrison was established as a training center for the Indiana National Guard in June of 1904 in Lawrence Township, Marion County. During World War I, it became one of the largest Army training and mobilization sites in the country, hosting three large officer training camps which included a division that trained engineers. |
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| Origin: | 1917-08-10 |
| Created By: |
Losey |
| Publisher: |
Digital image 2015 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc013/id/843 |
| Collection: |
Panoramic Photograph Images |
| Copyright: |
This image may be printed or downloaded by individuals, schools or libraries for personal use, study, research or classroom teaching without permission. For other uses contact: visualcollections@indianahistory.org. |
| Geography: |
Indiana--Marion County--Indianapolis |
| Subjects: |
Aerial Views Military camps Military bands Military education Military officers Military personnel Military training Military uniforms Marching bands Photography, Panoramic |
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