1920 American troops inspected

Date: 20th January 1920

Location: U.S.A.

Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)

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SLATE INFORMATION: On review

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SLATE INFORMATION: Camp Bragg, N.C.

SV General Pershing accompanied by officers walk past aeroplane. Camp Bragg. N.C. General Pershing inspects aircraft.

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SV General Pershing and 2 officers standing by graves.

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SLATE INFORMATION: Guns that saw service in France

Sv, MV General Pershing inspects guns. Guns that saw service in France.

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CU General Pershing. J.P. appoints...

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SLATE INFORMATION: J.J.P. acquits himself with honor at regular Southern barbecue

SV, MV General Pershing at head of table, eating meal in open.

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SLATE INFORMATION: And he handles babies just like a veteran

CU General Pershing holding baby girl. Title: And he handles babies just like a veteran

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CU General Pershing.

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