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D67598-11
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- 1952 (Creation)
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ca. 1952. In August of 1952, the American Legion held its annual state convention in Tacoma. It was highlighted by afternoon downtown parades with drill teams, drum and bugle corps and floats. This marching group, representing the American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post #2 of Tacoma, wore a wide variety of clothing, including uniforms from all the branches of the US military and what appears to be Scottish regalia. The drum majorette wore a costume covered with the flags of many countries. The group posed in front of the Colonial Hotel, 701-05 Commerce St. The Rhodes Post #2 was incorporated on May 28, 1920 with 15 names on the charter; the second charter granted in the state of Washington and the first in Pierce county. The Post was located at 407 So. G St. The present day Post is formed of veterans of all the conflicts and continues to battle for the rights of veterans. (T. Reporter, 8/11/1952, pg. 2)
American Legion Edward B. Rhodes Post No. 2 (Tacoma); Patriotic societies--Tacoma; Drum majorettes--Tacoma; Drums; Marching bands; Bugles;