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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated June 12, 1948 reads, "Heading down Van Nuys boulevard are heavy armored cars taking part in West Valley Army-Air Force parade signaling official opening of new recruit station and launching drive for enlistees. Polly Ellis reigned as parade queen."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
United States.--Air Force--Recruiting, enlistment, etc United States.--Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc Armored vehicles, Military--California--San Fernando Valley Parades--California--San Fernando Valley Crowds--California--San Fernando Valley Spectators--California--San Fernando Valley Streets--California--San Fernando Valley Street-railroad tracks--California--San Fernando Valley Stores & shops--California--San Fernando Valley Van Nuys Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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