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- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1946 US Army 82nd Airborne Division Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1946 82nd Airborne Division US Army Poster Photo During a Military Parade on Washington Square. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
The New York City Victory Parade, led by the 82nd Airborne Division, featured 13,000 troops returning home after the conclusion of World War II. This historic event marked the nation's transition from wartime to peace, heralding the beginning of the post-war boom. With GI's returning from the Pacific and European theaters, the country entered an era of significant prosperity, including the "baby boom." Economic opportunities flourished, and new technologies, coupled with abundant resources, spurred the rapid development of affordable housing in burgeoning communities-ushering in a transformative period of American history.
In preparation for the parade, the 82nd Airborne trained three times a day starting in late 1945. The event showcased tanks and armored vehicles, symbolizing the immense sacrifice and effort of American troops during the war. A highlight of the parade was the flyover featuring C-47 transport aircraft towing gliders, a tribute to the pivotal role the Airborne played in parachute campaigns behind enemy lines. These maneuvers, among the most renowned military operations of the war, remain a benchmark in military history and are still studied today.
The parade began at Washington Square and proceeded up Fifth Avenue along a four-mile route, drawing massive crowds in celebration of the Allied victory. This photograph captures the spirit of the post-war era, its iconic imagery transporting viewers back to a defining moment in history, forging a powerful connection between the past and present.
