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Boarding the MADONNA, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
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Boarding the MADONNA, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Boarding the MADONNA, 1912. Taken when Greek immigrants left New York City to return to their country and fight in the first Balkan War, which began in October 1912
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1912 Boarding Departing Departure Dock Docks Dockyard First Balkan War First Baltic War George Grantham Bain Immigrant Immigration Leaving Loading Loyalty Luggage New York United States Of America Passenger Ship Suitcase Warehouse Warehouses Wharf Bain George Graham Bain News Service George Graham Bain Press Photography
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Boarding the MADONNA: A Momentous Departure (1912)
As World War I loomed on the horizon, a group of Greek immigrants gathered at New York City's docks to board the passenger ship Madonna. The year was 1912, and tensions were running high as the First Balkan War had just begun in October. These brave men left behind their new lives in America to return to Greece and fight for their country.
This poignant photograph, taken by Bain News Service, captures a moment of great significance - not only is it a snapshot of departure but also one of loyalty and commitment. The immigrants' faces are set with determination as they prepare to leave the familiar shores of New York behind. Suitcases packed, luggage in hand, these men bid farewell to their adopted home and embark on a journey that would take them back to Greece.
The Madonna's decks were filled with people eager to return home and play their part in the war effort. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by immigrants during times of conflict. As they set sail, these men left behind not only their new lives but also the hopes and dreams that had brought them to America in the first place.
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