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Remembering The Great War

Goldie

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One hundred years ago Great Britain declared war (Aug. 4, 1914).

Canadian troops prepare for embarkation at St. John, NB (1915).

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To me, this is the most horrific photo from WWI.
Four mothers who have been convinced to show pride in the deaths of their "brave sons."

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Very good, Goldie! The advertising is actually somewhat "modern" in the sense that it's all about "you".

Some more from the TPL collection:







 
From the Ontario Archives:

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From the Library of Congress:

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Amazing album, Anna.

Some pics from the Toronto Archives:

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Recruits in the movies 1914 - cameraman, William James Sr.

Yes, there were movies, one hundred years ago!

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Welcome Home Ernest Sears, 330 Danforth Ave., 1918

(This was the Sears Cartage Co.)

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