page_title: Inter-Allied Games
hierarchical_section_title: Inter-Allied Games
caption_attribution_description: Paris, France. 22 June 1919. The opening ceremonies of the Inter Allied Games held at the Pershing Stadium, during June 1919 and July 1919. Seen here is the American Army Band marching on to the stadium at the head of the American Section of the Guard of Honour, to be inspected by General Pershing. Note the large crowd in the background.
context_page_description: The Inter-Allied Games was a one-off multi-sport event held from 22 June to 6 July 1919 at the newly constructed Pershing Stadium just outside Paris, France following the end of World War I. The host stadium had been built near the Bois de Vincennes by the U.S. Military in cooperation with the YMCA. The event was only open to participation by military personnel who were currently serving or had formerly served in the armed forces during the War. Around 1500 athletes from a total of eighteen nations participated in the proceedings which featured nineteen sports. Following the conclusion of the games, Pershing Stadium was presented as a gift to the people of France from the United States of America. The area, still known as Le Stade Pershing, continues to be used as an open air recreation park to this day.
context_section_description: The Inter-Allied Games was a one-off multi-sport event held from 22 June to 6 July 1919 at the newly constructed Pershing Stadium just outside Paris, France following the end of World War I. The host stadium had been built near the Bois de Vincennes by the U.S. Military in cooperation with the YMCA. The event was only open to participation by military personnel who were currently serving or had formerly served in the armed forces during the War. Around 1500 athletes from a total of eighteen nations participated in the proceedings which featured nineteen sports. Following the conclusion of the games, Pershing Stadium was presented as a gift to the people of France from the United States of America.  The area, still known as Le Stade Pershing, continues to be used as an open air recreation park to this day.
caption: American Army Band marching in the opening ceremonies of the Inter-Allied Games - Pershing stadium, Paris, France, 22 June 1919
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