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1945 Vintage NY Times Press Photo Gen. Eisenhower & Marshall WWII Victory Parade
Taken on June 18, 1945, this historic image captures the exact start of General Eisenhower's triumphant homecoming victory tour. The two legendary WWII commanders are pictured riding in an open-top motorcade immediately following Eisenhower's arrival by plane from Paris at Washington National Airport.
**Provenance & Editorial Markings (The Back):**
The reverse side of this print provides fantastic historical context and absolute proof of authenticity:
• Original Blue Ink Stamp: "PHOTOGRAPH BY The New York Times, Times Square = New York City, U.S.A."
• Handwritten Editorial Caption: A period archivist or photo editor wrote "En route from airport" in pencil to catalog the image.
• Layout Crop Marks: Features original grease-pencil crop markings in the corner, proving this physical print was actively handled by editors to fit the newspaper's layout.
