Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-11-02
LEGION IN REVIEW

the American representative OF ma
tional defense, General Pershing, .Ad-
miral Hugh Rodman, u. 5. ~. and
Major Cen. John A. Lejeune. COM
manding the Marine corps, marched
with their "buddies of the Legion
form Convention hall, where the par
ade was formed. to the reviewing
stand, a distance of 10 blocks. Then
they turned into the reviewing stand.
where they stood while the Legion
thousands passed by.
Marshal Foch. standing in the re-
viewing stand. as the sun was going
down, and the hosts. of the American
Legion, with futtering colors and
bands playing gaily. continued to
stream past, spoke of how much he
had been impressed by the dignity
and beauty of the long drawn
pageant.
1T shows" he said. 1.-THE thing that
war has done. It has brought out
through suffering that which is dig
nified and strong and beautiful in
mems souls. 1t has done that for US
and for you and for all who fought
with us in the large struggle. 1t was
that .sdignity and strength Of soul
which | saw today in these marching
comrades of mine. Coming to Amer
lea has enlarged my vision. ! have
found it necessary to see things on
a bigger scale. Today was beautiful"
The parade was a great demonstra-
ton and brought together again the
L., IL, Of nd
imately 40, 900 veterans who streamed
by several hundred thousand specta-
tors.
Men in civilian clothes marched
shoulder to shoulder with those who
had again donned their uniforms. The
old spirit of discipline and training
was evident throughout the parade as
the veterans strobe along in platoon
formation and snapped salutes to the
reviewing officers.
The allied leaders rode at the head
of the procession until the reviewing
stand was reached.T There taking
places allotted them, they found a
distinguished company, including Vice
President Sollidgc and the governors
of several states.
Marshal Foch and General Pershing
arrived first. In their party was
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, the Am
ercan flying ace. They were follow
ed closely by General Diaz and Cen
eral Jacques with Admiral Earl
Beatty and Admiral Rodman not far
behind The officers had hardly time
to settle themselves before they were
compelled to salute the colors flying
in front of motor cars bearing the 80
congressional medal of honor men and
the parade had officially begun.
The state delegations moved past
in alphabetical orders. and almost
three hours elapsed from the time the
Alabama contingent swung past until
the last man of the Washington state
posts had received the salutes Of his
former commanders. The parade be-
gan under bright sun and ended at
dusk. ,
General Perslling was especially
interested in the Missouri and Ne
braskn departments. explaining to
Marshal Foch that they represented
his two home states, Missouri, the
STATE IN when ne was porn ana Ne
braska. where he makes his home.
When the delegation from Lynn
county, the generals birthplace
passed it did not salute but waved a
welcome to him. He waved back
and shouted words of greeting to
members he recognized.
When the police We're having trou-
bic holding the crowds behind the
rope, the Connecticut. logionnaires
chantcd hold 'em, Yale"
Massachusetts sent one OF the
largest eastern delegations. Rhode
Island had $50 men and Vermont,
native state of Vice President Cool
iGge. sent is members. in charge of
B, $. Hyland, state commander.