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Camp Meade #2 - Drafted Men Leaving For Camp Meade, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Camp Meade #2 - Drafted Men Leaving For Camp Meade, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Camp Meade #2 - Drafted Men Leaving For Camp Meade, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Camp Meade #2 - Drafted Men Leaving For Camp Meade, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Camp Meade #2 - Drafted Men Leaving For Camp Meade, 1917
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Camp Meade #2 - Drafted Men Leaving For Camp Meade, 1917
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is a poignant photograph by Harris & Ewing that captures the moment of departure for a group of young American men as they head off to Camp Meade for military training during World War I. The image, taken inside a sparsely furnished room, shows several men seated on a wooden chair, each dressed in suits and hats, as they bid farewell to their loved ones. A radiator and a table with a lamp are the only other objects in the room, adding to the sense of quiet intimacy and anticipation. The photograph was taken at a time when the United States Congress had recently passed the Selective Service Act, implementing a military draft to expand the U.S. Army and Navy in response to the escalating conflict in Europe. The scene depicted in the photograph reflects the sense of duty and sacrifice that was expected of these young men as they left their homes and families to serve their country. The photograph is part of the Harris & Ewing Collection in the Library of Congress, which includes over 10,000 glass negatives and 4,000 prints produced by the Washington, D.C.-based photography studio between 1912 and 1945. The studio, founded by George W. Harris and Martha Ewing, was known for its high-quality work and was a popular choice for political, social, and commercial clients. This particular photograph, taken by an unidentified photographer, offers a rare glimpse into the personal experiences of the drafted men and their families during a pivotal moment in American history.
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