Corsicana Victory Fair and Rodeo

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20060574

Description

The Corsicana Victory Fair and Rodeo is opening the annual five-day event with a parade through the streets of Corsicana, Texas. Lieutenant Audie Murphy is riding a horse during the parade. Lieutenant Murphy is a native of Farmersville, Texas. He is the Army's most decorated soldier, receiving every award for combat and valor. He is dressed in his military uniform and a cowboy hat.

Archival Date

1945-09-18

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1831

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Murphy, Audie (Lt.); Horses; Horseback riding; Military; Corsicana Victory Fair and Rodeo; Military personnel; Military uniforms; Automobiles; Parades & processions; United States. Army