Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and November 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. In honor of Veterans Day, we have gathered photographs from our Senter Digital Archive to commemorate those who have served for our country.
V.F.W. veterans, Memorial Day Parade at Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill, 2002Veterans, Memorial Day Parade at Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill, 2002Veterans Day, Washington Square, Haverhill, 1972Veteran’s Day Parade, soldiers, Essex Street, Haverhill, 1972Haverhill veterans receiving Purple Heart, Veterans Day, Haverhill, 1932Armistice Day Parade, Haverhill November 11, 1923. On White Street turning onto Winter Street.Armistice Day Parade, Haverhill November 11, 1923. On White Street turning onto Winter Street.Reunion of the 17th Regiment August 24, 1916 at entrance to the Haverhill High School Building (now City Hall). Left to right 1st row / 1. Frank J. McLaughlin / 2. Col. Henry Splaine / 2nd row / 1. Herman F. Morse / 2. [blank] / 3. James Maroney.”
These photos below are of Company F of the 8th Regiment Infantry returning from four months of Mexican border service during the Mexican Border War, November 6, 1916. Additional photographs of the their return are available in our collection, as well as older images of their training at both Camp Dewey in Framingham, Mass and Chickamauga, GA. View them here!
Company F. on their return from the Border. At The Entrance To The Armory, Kenoza Avenue, Haverhill, Mass, 1916.City Council Reviewing Co. F. on Their Return From The Border with address by Mayor Albert L. Bartlett.Company F in Railroad Square with a crowd, celebrating their return from the Mexican Border, Haverhill, 1916.
