Russian women and a few men, work together to remove stumps from a field in Archangel (Arkhangelsk) Russia, where trees were recently harvested for lumber. They dig with picks and shovels and uproot a stump. Then a group of about 25 women works in unison to roll the huge stump away. An American soldier stands nearby as they work. [Footage from the United States Army 85th Division, 339th Infantry, American Expeditionary Force North Russia, participating as part of the Triple Entente forces, in the so-called "Polar Bear Expedition." Two thirds of the soldiers were from Michigan.] (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
A trolley car passes through the town of Arkhangelsk, Russia (also known as Archangel). U.S. sailors and soldiers are hanging out partially from the front and rear doors of the streetcar. A group of local people watch the trolley as it passes. [Footage from the United States Army 85th Division, 339th Infantry, American Expeditionary Force North Russia, participating as part of the Allied North Russia Intervention of World War 1. Two thirds of the soldiers were from Michigan.] (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
A British DH-4 (De Havilland) airplane taking off. Tent and building in the background. A man runs on the field as the plane leaves ground. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Zahradnik, Minister of railways starts an inspection of the road in Prague, Czech Republic. Train underway. Zahradnik complimented by President Masaryk. Crowd awaits the arrival of President Masaryk at a railway station in Prague. President Masaryk arrives at Horni Dvoriste. President and his daughter greeted by the delegates. Bread and salt served to the arriving party as part of the old Slavish custom. Armed Czechoslovakian soldiers guard the presidential train. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Italian General Luigi Piccioni greets President Masaryk outside Prague, Czechoslovakia. President's daughter Olga and son John are seen. Zahradnik, minister of railways, welcomes President Masaryk. Representatives of the Allied countries present for the welcome including uniformed military representatives. General Piccioni speaks to those gathered, assuring Italy's friendship with Czech Republic. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
President Masaryk's train arriving at the "President Wilson Station" railway station in Prague, Czechoslovakia. The Old Town Square buildings decorated with flags and banners. Ticker tape rains down from balconies. Thousands of people gather at the Old Town Square. View of clock tower and exterior of President Wilson Railway Station. Flags hoisted on buildings. A contingent of ceremonial guards in white uniforms, (Slate calls them butchers) carrying shouldered medieval-style Halberds. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
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