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Camp Meade #1 - Arrival of Drafted Men, 1917
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Camp Meade #1 - Arrival of Drafted Men, 1917
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is a poignant photograph capturing the arrival of drafted men at Camp Meade, Maryland, during the first world war. The image, created by Harris & Ewing, depicts a crowd of men, dressed in winter coats and carrying suitcases, disembarking from a train. The platform is adorned with a sign reading "Camp Meade," and a large American flag is visible in the background. The arrival of these men marked the beginning of their military service, as the United States Congress had passed the Selective Service Act in May 1917, mandating conscription for the first time in American history. The scene at Camp Meade was a microcosm of the larger national mobilization effort, with thousands of young men from all walks of life coming together to serve their country. The photograph was taken by George W. Harris and Martha Ewing of Harris & Ewing Photographic Studio. The studio, which was based in Washington D.C., was a prominent supplier of photographs to newspapers and magazines during this era. The image is part of the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, which contains over 25,000 glass negatives and 2,000 prints. The arrival of the drafted men is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary Americans during the first world war. The scene is frozen in time, with the men standing still on the platform, their faces expressing a range of emotions from apprehension to determination. The snow-covered ground and wintery weather add to the sense of stark reality and the passing of time. This photograph is an important historical document that offers a glimpse into the experiences of the men who served in the American armed forces during the first world war.
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