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Last Rites for Germany's Statesman and Warrior
Tannenberg (Stebark)
- Date
- 1934, August 7
- Location
- Tannenberg (Stebark)
- Country
- Poland
- Material
- silver gelatin print on glossy paper
- Size
- 19,8 (22,8) x 16,6 (17,9) cm
- Artist
- ACME · Unidentified Photographer
Description
A general view of the impressive funeral rites at Tannenberg, Germany, for President von Hindenburg. The coffin containing the remains of the aged warrior is in the foreground. Directly behind, speaking, is Chancellor Hitler. Thousands of troops and citizens throng the vast memorial grounds. The rites, held at the scene of Hindenburg’s greatest military victory, were the most impressive ever seen in Germany. It lasted one hour.Credit (ACME Radiophoto) 8/7/34Stamp: ACME Newspictures, Inc.; Ref. Dept. Aug 13 1934 N. E. A.
Handwritten: A 8897