Sesquicentennial Parade - Soldiers of 1812, 1938 June 21

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Sesquicentennial Parade - Soldiers of 1812, 1938 June 21

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.08.009

Date:

1938/06/21

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Photographic print of the New Hampshire Sesquicentennial Parade in Concord, NH, on June 21, 1938. The image shows the soldiers of 1812 as portrayed by the Knights of Columbus, Concord Council. The caption states, "Sesquicentennial Parade, June 21, 1938. Soldiers of 1812 A series of aggressions on the part of England, long continued, without apology or redress, convinced the American Government of her hostile intentions and led it to make preparation for the coming conflict. The call of the President for a quota of troops was made under Act of Congress April 10, 1812 and the State responded by detaching 3500 troops from the militia of the State. These troops did garrison duty in the forts in and around Portsmouth, N. H., and Kittery, Me. The patriotism of the people was completely aroused and notwithstanding those who served in the militia drafted for service many enlisted in the regular service and in privateersmen. Many men served in the 4th, 11th, 21st Regiments of the regular army. The treaty of Peace signed in Ghent, France, December 1814 was received with great rejoicings by the people of this State. Portrayed by the Knights of Columbus, Concord Council. Costumes by the Towns of Lempster and Greenfield."

Subjects:

Centennial celebrations, etc. , Parades , Soldiers

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Organizations:

Knights of Columbus. Concord Council

Terms of Use:

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Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

1