A contingent of French troops parades along Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, during Fourth Liberty Loan Rally in World War 1. Well behind them, in the line of march, a tricolor flag is visible, carried by marchers. The avenue is lined with business establishments, and has trolley tracks in the pavement. (World War i; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt walks with others. He is next seen, standing in an open car, waving his hat to the crowd. The location is the Campus Martius area, at Woodward and Michigan Avenues. The Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' monument is visible in the background. The occasion is the Fourth Liberty Loan Drive. (World War i; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
As part of activities for the Fourth Liberty Loan Drive, in World War 1, a crowd of 15,000 attends the official opening of the Liberty Forum, marked by unveiling of a Statue of Liberty at Cadillac Square, in Detroit, Michigan. Abner Larned, chairman of the Liberty Loan sales committee and Mayor Oscar B. Marx officiate. The base of the statue contains words: "They Died For Liberty," and a list of fallen members.of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF). (World War i; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Boy Scouts march. Boy Scouts plant a tree and then raise the flag. A still picture of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt with American flag superimposed.
Detroit Michigan near Campus Martius Park. Dark night views of the city,automobile headlights blinking and moving, and streetcars passing. Buildings and roads are visible with lights and street lights. Neon signs include "Detroit Opera House" "Gold $15 clothes"; "Springfield hand made tires"; "Bonds $15"
Color guard carrying flags of Allies of World War I at a victory pageant at Belle Isle in Detroit,Michigan. They pass the steps of a large building with costumed children and band on the steps. Veterans of other war on stage. Dignitaries representing Allied countries around a table on stage. One of them in a military uniform delivers a speech.