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Junior American Guard Drilling, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Junior American Guard Drilling, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Junior American Guard Drilling, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Junior American Guard Drilling, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Junior American Guard Drilling, 1917
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This evocative photograph, titled "Junior American Guard Drilling, 1917," captures a group of young boys in military uniforms intently focusing on their drill instructor during a training session. The image, created by renowned photography studio Harris & Ewing, offers a glimpse into the patriotic spirit that swept through America during the early years of the First World War. The Junior American Guards were civilian organizations established to promote patriotism and prepare young boys for potential military service. The boys, dressed in full military uniforms, are seen drilling with wooden rifles, their expressions determined and serious. The photograph was taken at a time when the country was on the brink of entering the conflict, and the image reflects the sense of unity and determination that characterized the American response to the war. The photograph was taken by George H. Harris, a prominent photographer who worked for Harris & Ewing, a leading photographic studio in Washington D.C. The studio, which was founded by George H. Harris and his wife Martha Ewing Harris in 1902, was known for its high-quality glass negatives and its extensive collection of images documenting American history. Martha Ewing Harris, who later married Marvin Newcombe, continued to run the studio after her husband's death. The image is a powerful reminder of the role that children and young people played in the war effort during the First World War, and the ways in which the conflict shaped American society and culture. Despite the controversy surrounding the use of child soldiers, the Junior American Guards represented a significant aspect of American history, and this photograph offers a unique perspective on this fascinating period.
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