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The seat of war in America

The seat of war in America

At center is scene in the grandstands during the world series. Surrounding vignettes show baseball fans watching a game and eating hot dogs, and baseball players showing the different types of plays or actions that can take place during a baseball game. Caption: When “the World Series” is on, other conflicts are forgotten.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1914-10-03

Memorial day

Memorial day

Two older men, a former Confederate soldier and a former Union soldier, walk arm in arm to purchase tickets for a double-header baseball game. A young boy in the foreground tips his hat, and in the background, a line is forming at the ticket booth and the grandstand is already crowded. Caption: One national flag. One national game.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1913-05-28

Watching the birdmen

Watching the birdmen

Crowds of people sit in grandstands and in the “Bleachers” section, using various devices to be comfortable while watching an airshow. Some recline on mattresses, others lean on sticks that provide back and neck supports, and some have binoculars attached to supports. Caption: The latest thing in grand-stands.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1912-01-10