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In 1927, the American Legion held its 9th annual convention in Paris. Travelers to the convention were known as the Second American Expeditionary Force.

The American Legion organized a trip to Paris for WWI veterans and their families. The trip, and convention, was scheduled to commemorate the tenth anniversary of America entering the war.

This letter outlines the importance of the trip as both one for pleasure and as an opportunity for the men to represent themselves as ambassadors for the country.

The veterans sailed for France on September 9th, aboard the R.M.S. "Scythia", a cruise ship rented by the Cunard Cruise lines, and arrived in France on September 17, 1927. The returning voyage was aboard the R.M.S "Carmania."

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About This Item

• Title: Importance of the Second A.E.F Paris Convention, Indianapolis, 1927
• Creator: Bowman Elder
• Creation Date: 1927
• Subject Date: 1927
• Location: Indianapolis, Marion County, IN
• Media: Ink on paper
• Dimensions: 28 cm x 21.5 cm
• Local Code: Coll. 2874, Box 1/10
• Collection: Joseph L. Murray Second A.E.F. Paris trip
• Object Type: Text

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Standardized Subject Headings

• American Legion
• Carmania (Ocean liner)
• France -- Description and travel.
• Scythia (Steamship : 1921-1958)
• United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces
• World War, 1914-1918
• World War, 1914-1918 -- Anniversaries, etc.

People

• Elder, Bowman

Other Keywords

• Army
• Celebration
• Family
• Men
• Navy
• Ocean Transportation
• Soldiers
• Travel
• Vacation
• Visiting
• World War I

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Maine Historical Society
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