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Loading MEADE - League Isl'd., 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
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Loading MEADE - League Isl'd., 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Loading MEADE - League Isl'd., 1913. Shows U.S. Army transport ship Meade and American marines mobilizing at League Island, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, PA, in Feb. 1913, before going to Guantanamo, Cuba, in response to the Mexican Revolution
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Crate Crates Dock Docks Gangplank George Grantham Bain Island League Island Loading Mexican Revolution Port Quai Quay Quayside United States Army Us Army Us Marines Wharf Armed Services Bain George Graham Bain News Service George Graham Bain Press Photography
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Loading Meade - League Isl'd., 1913
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In this striking photograph taken in February of that year, the U.S. Army transport ship USS Meade is preparing to depart Philadelphia's Naval Shipyard for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The occasion marks a significant moment in American history as the country responds to the escalating Mexican Revolution.
As marines mobilize on League Island, their faces set with determination and purpose, they are busy loading crates onto the gangplank of the USS Meade. The dock is bustling with activity as men move efficiently between ship and shore, securing equipment for transport across international waters.
This photograph was captured by renowned press photographer George Grantham Bain's news service in 1913. It provides a poignant glimpse into America's military preparedness during this tumultuous period of global conflict and upheaval. Today, the image serves as an important historical artifact, offering insight into the country's response to international crises.
Through its powerful composition and evocative atmosphere, "Loading Meade - League Isl'd., 1913" offers a compelling visual record of America's military mobilization during this pivotal moment in history.
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