WWI Paris July 4 1918 American Independence Day Postcard Statue of Strasburg
$ 6.6
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WWI Paris July 4 1918 American Independence Day Postcard Statue of Strasburg. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This historic black and white postcard captures the American Independence Day celebration in Paris on July 4, 1918, during the fourth year of World War I. The scene depicts American troops and French dignitaries gathered before the Statue of Strasbourg in the Place de la Concorde. This poignant moment of international solidarity shows soldiers marching with fixed bayonets and the American flag prominently displayed, symbolizing the alliance between the United States and France during the Great War. Produced by ELD (Ernest Le Deley) and marked 'Visé, Paris,' this postcard is a significant piece of military and social history. The Statue of Strasbourg was a site of great patriotic importance in Paris during this era, often draped in black until the return of Alsace-Lorraine. This real photo style postcard serves as a powerful visual record of the AEF (American Expeditionary Forces) presence in Europe and the shared celebration of democratic values amidst global conflict.
