A member of the state militia faces off against an African American veteran during the 1919 Chicago Race Riots (July 27th 1919). [1200×973]

Comments

1. Noyouask

   That young boy in the back knows a photo opportunity when he sees one. Dapper af.

2. PerryPattySusiana

   I wonder how many times in this conversation the trooper on the right said "bo-ah"!?

3. RickParkhurst

   The French appreciated them being there and treated them as men. Must have been hell to come back to our society as it was then.

4. machinerer

   Soldier is armed with a M1892 Krag-Jorgensen rifle.

5. Bustock

   Is it just me or is that little boy missing his left hand?

6. seanerlars

   Is that a kid or Benjamin Button?