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Union Square Apr 18, 1951

General Douglas MacArthur Parade, Aerial view looking down onto Union Square and intersection of Powell and Geary. Large crowds gathered to watch motorcade. Television cameras and crews atop truck.
Paul Burgess (Examiner Negative Collection / Courtesy of a Private Collector)

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