1951 Press Photo New York Crowds watch gen MacArthur in parade in NYC

Cramming the windows for a look see at the 5 star hero, office workers watch as Gen MacArthur's cavalcade passes below their building at 57th Street and Madiso Avenue during NYC official welcoming ceremonies for the General April 20 Police Commissioner Thomass F Murphy estimated that 7,500,000 persons lined the route of Gen MacArthur's parade and of course many had ringside balcony seats from which to cheer and wave their greetings Photo measures 7 x 9 inches. Photo is dated 04-20-1951.

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