Object number:
H97.1.108
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
April 20, 1951
Material / Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 10.25 in, W: 12.25 in
Credit line:
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
Tribune caption on the back, Apr. 20, 1951- a paper storm showers down on Gen. Douglas MacArthur as he stads in his open car to salute the color guard of the First Army (left) during the mamoth New York parade in his honor today. An estimated 7,500,000 persons lined the parade route to see the military hero.- AP Wirephoto." Photo shows a convertible with MacArthur standing up in the back, saluting to his right. The car is being escorted by police on foot and on motorcycle. Tons of ticker tape is are floating in the air and littering the ground.
Concepts:
motorcade; crowd; motorcycle; police officer; ticker tape; automobile; parade
Places:
New York
Persons:
Douglas MacArthur
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