This is a letter dated August 26, 1917 sent to Roy DeWitt Wallace. The letter, on Saint Paul Association letterhead, invites, "Saint Paul's representatives in the new national army" to a Military Parade and Demonstration taking place Friday, August 31, 1917 in downtown Saint Paul.
Minnesota Secretary of State Joan Growe and vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro wave from the steps of the Hennepin County Government Center. Applauding supporters include Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Spartz (far right), St. Paul Mayor George Latimer (far left), Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Marlene Johnson (second from left), and Hennepin County Commissioner Mark Andrew (third from left).