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Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1919

Page

4

Memorial diploma to kin of fallen American soldiers announced

The War Department says the French government will present an engraved memorial diploma to the nearest kin of every American soldier who died in the war. The diploma, dated February 22, 1920, is distributed by local American Legion posts and requires recipients to apply with the deceased’s details.

War Department American Legion Legion Raymond Poincare French Republic United States of America Franco Republic

War memorial scene with flags and wreath tribute

A framed display shows the American eagle and the cenotaph flags poised for peace as France and America join in a wreath. The inscription honors those who gave their lives for liberty and justice, with oak and laurel borders surrounding the scene.

France America

Quote on graves and prayer for those who died for country

Translated lines from a Victor Hugo poem salute those who died for their country and affirm the public right to visit and pray at their graves. The sentiment honors sacrifice and national loyalty.

Victor Hugo

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