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African American musicians in the 369th Infantry Regiment band led by James Reese Europe
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"During World War I Europe led the 369th Infantry band, which toured France; it was noted for its syncopations and expressive colours. The band was nicknamed “Harlem Hellfighters” and was making a triumphal postwar tour of the United States when Europe was killed by one of his musicians." [britannica.com] Learn More
Photographer:
United States. Army. Signal Corps, photographer
Image Source:
Wikipedia
Subject:
Military - World War I - The 369th Infantry Regiment - "The Harlem Hellfighters" - James Reese Europe - Europe - Band - African American - Musicians
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Public Domain
Image:
SA-MILWW-369-29
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