American Troops Marching Down an Alameda, U.S. Intervention in Mexico RPPC, 1914 For Sale

OverviewThis historically significant real photo postcard by photographer P. Flores Perez documents American troops marching through an Alameda, most likely during the U.S. occupation of Veracruz, Mexico, in 1914. The image captures a column of soldiers in campaign hats with rifles slung over their shoulders, presenting a powerful scene from a tense chapter in U.S.-Mexico relations. This postcard is a rare, on-the-ground view of a key military intervention from the early 20th century.

Front of PostcardThe photograph shows a column of uniformed American soldiers marching down a wide, paved promenade (Alameda) lined with tropical trees, including palms. The soldiers are in full kit, wearing campaign hats and carrying rifles. They march in a two-by-two formation. The perspective is from the side of the promenade, looking down its length as the troops advance. The scene captures the military presence in a civilian park-like setting.

Printed Text on Front:(Vertically on left):P. FLORES PEREZ. FOT.

(On bench):No 20

(In lower-left corner):TROPAS AMEAMERICANASENTRANDO PORLA ALAMEDA

Reverse SideHandwritten Correspondence:19 / 1912

Postal History & Printed Details:

• Postmark: None.

• Stamp: None.

• Layout: Divided Back.

• Publisher Information: The photographer is credited on the front as \"P. FLORES PEREZ. FOT.\". The postcard was printed on ARTURA photographic paper. The stamp box, which is formed by the word \"ARTURA\" printed on all four sides, indicates a production date between 1910 and 1924.