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War era travelers describe Europe after war and Italy perils
The article recounts travels of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Sudduth and the Blackstocks through England Belgium France and Italy after World War I. They describe political tension in Italy scenes of reconstruction in France and Belgium American graves cared for in Europe and the human cost. They note hotel conditions low living costs and cheerful disabled veterans employed in Europe. They recount Armistice Day sea voyage and interactions with officials and locals including the Unknown Soldier monuments.
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New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
St. Nicholas Hotel
South Sixth Street
Europe
England
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
France
Belgium
Holland
Switzerland
Italy
Thomas Sudduth
America
Mt Clemena
Mich
Mr. Blackatock
London
Westminister Abbey
Paris
Arlington
General Pershing
Herrick