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2600-8
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- 1935-07-18 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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On July 18, 1935, sailors and other military men were photographed marching in the Fleet Week Parade on Pacific Avenue at South 10th Street, downtown Tacoma. Rainier Beer ad on side of building, Washington and Puget Sound National Bank Buildings in background. The parade was one of the longest military parades to date. Over 1700 sailors and marines marched, including two combined bands from the five battleships docked in Tacoma, as well as the cruiser Omaha. Also taking part were 2500 Ft. Lewis soldiers, ROTC and CMTC troops. (T. Times 7/18/1935, pg. 1)
Military parades & ceremonies--Tacoma--1930-1940; Business districts--Tacoma--1930-1940;