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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAmerican soldiers of WWI drawn by a French schoolboy
On 4/7/1917 & 1918, Sammies who were involved in the WWI celebrated Independence Day on the French soil. A Parisian parade seen through a French schoolboy's eyes One of several drawings saved
"Sammies" is the name given to American soldiers in reference to Uncle Sam by the French.
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American soldiers of WWI drawn by a French schoolboy (Original Post)
syringis
Jul 2018
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How wonderful! Can you find out how old the schoolboy artist was at the time?
hedda_foil
Jul 2018
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hedda_foil
(16,371 posts)1. How wonderful! Can you find out how old the schoolboy artist was at the time?
syringis
(5,101 posts)4. Hi Hedda
They were elementary school pupils, aged between 7 and 9.
I will open another thread with more pictures and information. I will give a link to the website. It is about WWI and gladly, there is an English version.
It is really interesting.
hedda_foil
(16,371 posts)5. Thanks, syringis!
That's an incredible level of talent for such young children. I wonder if the boy(?) whose work you posted above became the professional artist he was clearly meant to be.
syringis
(5,101 posts)6. I just finished the OP
cyclonefence
(4,483 posts)2. Oh syringis this is lovely
Thanks for posting it--I needed a reminder we weren't always reviled in the world. What a sweet picture.
syringis
(5,101 posts)7. Hi Cyclonefence
I dedicated a thread to Americans in France during WWI.
It is really interesting.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100210831148
cyclonefence
(4,483 posts)8. utterly charming!
GoneOffShore
(17,339 posts)3. Here's one about the Second World War