WWI First American Troops in France Postcard 1918 Chicago Daily News-image
WWI First American Troops in France Postcard 1918 Chicago Daily News-image

WWI First American Troops in France Postcard 1918 Chicago Daily News

$ 7.07

Features: Printed (Lithograph) Country of Origin: United States Postage Condition: Posted Time Period Manufactured: 1910-1919 Year Manufactured: 1918 Region: New Mexico Subject: Military Signed: No Continent: North America Number of Items in Set: 1 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Unit of Sale: Single Unit Brand/Publisher: The Chicago Daily News Unit Type: Unit Unit Quantity: 1 City: Fort Bayard Type: Printed (Lithograph) brand: The Chicago Daily News Era: World War I (1914-1918) Country: United States

Description

WWI First American Troops in France Postcard 1918 Chicago Daily News. This compelling vintage postcard captures a pivotal moment in history: the "First American Troops in France" during World War I. The front features a striking image of U.S. Army soldiers in full uniform, some carrying drums, proudly marching alongside a large American flag. This vivid scene provides a powerful visual testament to the arrival of American forces on the European front, symbolizing the nation's entry and commitment to the global conflict. The reverse of the postcard reveals its historical journey, bearing a postmark from Fort Bayard, New Mexico, dated November 19, 1918, just days after the armistice. It was published by The Chicago Daily News, G. J. Kavanaugh, as part of their War Postal Card Department, making it a significant piece of wartime journalism and memorabilia. The personal handwritten message details life at Fort Bayard, adding a unique human element to this collectible, chronicling the experiences of soldiers and their families during this monumental period.

Related products