Image of men in military uniforms with rifles in formation crossing 7th Street while walking down South Broadway during a parade of military and civilian defense units in downtown Los Angeles, California, on July 4, 1942. Visible storefront signs include "Millinery Center North Bldg.," "Leed's," "Woolworth," "Loew's State," with the theater marquee advertising: "Sothern-Skelton 'Maise Gets Her Man,' MacDonald Eddy, ' I married an Angel,'" with flags and a banner: "Enjoy a safe and sane 4 July Coliseum." Title devised by cataloger. Date devised by cataloger based on movie advertised on movie marquee and July 3, 1942, Los Angeles Times article: "Public Urged to See Parade: Military and Civilian Defense Units to March in July 4 Demonstration."
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image
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image/jpeg
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1 photograph : film negative ; sheet 9.8 x 12.4 cm
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