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Junior American Guard, Lincoln Shab, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Junior American Guard, Lincoln Shab, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Junior American Guard, Lincoln Shab, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Junior American Guard, Lincoln Shab, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Junior American Guard, Lincoln Shab, 1917
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This evocative photograph, titled "Junior American Guard, Lincoln Shab, 1917," captures a moment in American history during the height of the First World War. The image, created by renowned photography studio Harris & Ewing, depicts a group of young boys dressed in military uniforms, emulating the drills and disciplines of the National Guard. The scene takes place in an open field, likely a local community center or training ground, with the boys standing at attention, gazing intently at their leader, who is identified as "Lincoln Shab." The Junior American Guard was a youth organization established in 1916, aimed at promoting patriotism and military preparedness among American boys. The group's uniforms, modeled after those of the National Guard, were designed to instill a sense of pride and discipline in its members. However, the organization and its practices have been subject to controversy and criticism, with some viewing it as an early example of child soldiers or even a precursor to youth militarization. The photograph, taken by George William Harris or Martha Ewing Kuntze of Harris & Ewing, is a poignant reminder of a time when the spirit of national unity and service transcended age boundaries. The image is part of the vast Harris Ewing Collection held at the Library of Congress, a testament to the studio's significant contribution to American visual history.
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