Patriotic Parade, South Webster, Ohio
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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
Collection
Citation
unknown, “Patriotic Parade, South Webster, Ohio,” Local History Digital Collection, accessed December 22, 2024, https://yourppl.org/history/items/show/3977.