Great Falls tribune., 1921-11-02

| Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. l.
Americas war heroes, reunited
in peace, passed in review here
Tuesday before Marshal Foch,
Iof France, supreme allied
military commander, and war
time chiefs of the entente ma
tions who led them to victory.
Veterans from every state in
the union marched in the
great pageant of the country's
one-time armed strength-the
annual parade of the American
Legion.
1t was probably the greatest demon
stration Of it's kind the legion will ever
have as it brought together again the
leaders of the war and q stream of
marching legionnaires that may never
again be surpassed in numbers. Ap-
proximately 10000 veterans were in
line, according to the best estimates
available.
Several hundred thousand spectators
jammed the parade route to acclaim
the yetera1- And the distinguished WIS.,
itors from aor.ad.
Foch Reviews Veterans
Marshal Foch. with General John J.
Pershing, General Armando Diaz. of
Italy; Lieutenant General Baron Jac-
ques. of Belgium: Admiral Earl Beatty
of Great Britain. and Admiral Hugh
Rodman. of the American navy: Vice
President Coolidge. and Major General
tn A ~.
from reviewing stand.
Men in civilian clothes marched
shoulder to shoulder with those who
brought together in the democracy of
common service. The old spirit of dis /
cipline and training was evident |
throughout the parade. however, as the |
veterans strobe along in platoon for !
nation and snapped salutes to the re-
viewing officers. {
Obreeon Sends Band
Preceded by the military band, Presi-
as mark of courtesy, the
allied leaders rode at the head to the
procession until the. reviewing stand
was reached. There i hey dropped out
and took the places allotted to them
They found a distinguished company.
Vice President Coolidge, and
the governors of several states already
there.
Marshal Foeh and General Pershing
arrived first. In their party was Cap
tain Eddie Rickenbacker, the American
flying ace. They were followed close
Iy by General Diaz and General Jac-
ques, with Admiral Earl Beatty and
Admiral Rodman not far behind
Honor Men There
The officers had hardly time to set
lie themselves before they were COM
PEELED to salute the colors flying in
'front.' Of motorcars bearing the 35 con-
,ressional medal Of honor men and the
parade had officially begun.
The state delegations moved past in
eader The Alabama legionnaircs are
headed by Lamar Jeffers. representa-
i've in congress and wearer of the dis
;inguished service cross. /
Almost three hours elapsed from the
ime the Alabama contingent swung :
,ast until the last man Of the Wash.
ngton state posts had received the
'alutes Of his former commanders.
The parade began with bright sun ,
lighting up the scene and ended when !
he purple shadows Of Missouri autumn
'venlnR blended with the neavler shades
# dusk. The huge crowds in the rop-
ID off streets which had been pushed
'ack with difficulty for hours by police, 4
military and civilians. stayed until the !
asst, as did the allied chieftains. all Of +
vhom declared the spectacle had made I
pom their minds an indelible impress 9
ion. 4
Marshal Foch said he could not resist !
he impulse to give his Impressions tn 4
he country which is his host, and nm Iii
fficial statement issued by him said: 10
Foch Delighted.
1T shows the thing that war has
one. 1t has brought out through suff- !.
ring that which is dignified and strong =
nd beautiful in mems souls. 1t has q
Dne that for us and for you and for =
II who fought with us in the long =
.ruggle. 1t was that dignity and n n
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