Author: Miss Cellania / Source: Neatorama
A hundred years ago, in the autumn of 1918, the Great War was dragging on, so Philadelphia threw a parade to raise morale and sell war bonds called “Liberty Loans.” The parade highlighted any available soldiers and sailors, plus the many homefront organizations supporting them.
The spectacle would end with a concert conducted by John Philip Souza himself.When the Fourth Liberty Loan Drive parade stepped off on September 28, some 200,000 people jammed Broad Street, cheering wildly as the line of marchers stretched for two miles. Floats showcased the latest addition to America’s arsenal – floating…
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