General Lee's Procession, Havana (1899 Original Black & White Film)

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Transport yourself back to 1899 with this captivating black and white film! Experience a magnificent view of the Prado from the balcony of the United States Club as a grand procession unfolds below. Led by a troop of horsemen, including the prominent figure of General Lee, the Seventh Army Corps marches through the broad avenue, filling it with marching men as far as the eye can see. Witness the crowds lining the sidewalks and the carriages following the parade through the trees. This historic event marks the crowning moment of the Spanish-American War on Evacuation Day. Don't miss this rare glimpse into the past!

Source :
Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1899) General Lee's procession, Havana. White, J. H. U., prod United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694214

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