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World War I era soldiers in Monument Square, Portland, 1917

World War I era soldiers in Monument Square, Portland, 1917
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Maine Historical Society

In March 1917, weeks prior to the United States declaring war on Germany, a preparedness parade was held in Portland. Troops from the forts throughout Casco Bay marched to demonstrate local preparedness for potential war. The parade marched along Congress Street, seen here at Monument Square.

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