Patriotic Parade, South Webster, Ohio

Title

Patriotic Parade, South Webster, Ohio

Subject

Crowd facing speaker in rural scene

Description

Black & white photo of people looking away from camera "Patriotic Parade, So Webster O." written on back. Likely this scene is in 1918 after the Sedition Act was passed. A local farmer, son of German parents, had to apologize, kiss the American flag, pledge support for the U.S. cause, and lead a patriotic parade. It is not known what he had said or done. Simmering Market is at the left and the old brickyard in in the background.

Creator

unknown

Date

1918

Format

8.5 cm x 13.5 cm postcard

Coverage

South Webster, Scioto County, Ohio

Rights

Scioto County Public Library