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| Keywords: Henry-Presentation of Colors.JPG Presentation of Colors 1864 The 20th Regiment United States colored troops formed line at the foot of Twenty Six Street East River and marched to Union square Arriving in front of the Union League Club House at one o'clock A vast crowd of citizens filled the square and every door window verandah tree and house-top that commanded a view of the scene was peopled with spectators Over the entrance of the Club-house was a large platform ornamented with flags and filled with ladies In the street was another platform tastefully decorated and occupied by prominent citizens From the stand the colors were presented by President King of Columbia College 1864 painting by Edward Lamson Henry via scan from http //hamiltonauctiongalleries com/new_page_4 htm 1864 Creator Edward Lamson Henry PD-old Henry-Presentation of Colors edit JPG 150 1864 paintings 1864 in New York City New York in the American Civil War New York City in art Edward Lamson Henry Union League Club of New York | ||||
