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Swedish division in Olympic Parade (LOC)

from The Library of Congress

• pennylrichardsca (now at ipernity) said:

  Sweden hosted the 1912 Olympics, in Stockholm: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweden_at_the_1912_Summer_Olympics

• Wystan said:

  The 1912 Olympic games were held in Stockholm, Sweden, from late June to late July. This event in New York City on August 24 must have been part of a "welcome home" ceremony, for recognition of returning American athletes, and a celebration of their achievements.

Swedish Societies - Olympic Parade (LOC)

from The Library of Congress

• swanq said:

  A NYT article from 8/25/1912 query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9403E2DB113AE633A... mentions the Swedish Societies as a feature of the parade to welcome athletes back after the 1912 olympics in Stockholm

Olympic Parade, City Hall (LOC)

from The Library of Congress

• Wystan said:

  Welcoming the New York Olympians on their return from the games at Stockholm, August 24, 1912.