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Salute der Fuehrer

Memel (Klaipeda)


Date
1939, March 30
Location
Memel (Klaipeda)
Country
Lithuania
Material
silver gelatin print on glossy paper
Size
17,3 (18) x 20,4 (22,9) cm
Artist
ACME · Unidentified Photographer

Description

verso labeled in typeset: PLA 496195
Salute der Fuehrer
Memel, Germany -- Thousands of arms were lifted in salute in Theatre Square as Chancellor Adolf Hitler addressed them after a three-hour parade in Memel, Germany's latest territorial acquisition. Large detachments of troops and storm troopers are seen in the crowd.
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Credit Line (ACME) 3/30/39 (WS)

Stamped: REF. DEPT. 4-4'39 N. E. A.
Handwritten: A34078