Looking for info about this world war two photo

April 9, 2019 1:54 PM

What can you tell me about this photo?

I bought this photo at an antique shop in Ithaca, NY. It's an original photo, possibly a press photo. It depicts the fourth horseman (death) beating the Nazi drums of war. Judging by the bunting in the background it was taken in the USA. That's all I know about it. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

posted by Joan Rivers of Babylon to Society & Culture (4 answers total)

Here's some footage of the parade in question: https://www.pond5.com/stock-footage/86734432/5th-avenue-new-york-city-war-parade-floats-and-infantry-unit.html
posted by gyusan at 2:33 PM on April 9, 2019 [5 favorites]

Further digging indicates it was June 13, 1942 - here's the NYT archive page describing the parade.
Apparently the parade was called "New York at War"
posted by gyusan at 2:43 PM on April 9, 2019 [4 favorites]

Relevant link to Prelinger Archive footage (in color!) with the float in question starting at 3:18. One of the reviewers at that link describes some of the parade content.
posted by gyusan at 2:58 PM on April 9, 2019 [6 favorites]

Here's a closer look at the float in action, 5:10 to 5:22 or so. YT: New York at War Parade (1942).
posted by MonkeyToes at 4:07 PM on April 9, 2019 [2 favorites]