American officers viewing Lafayette's tomb in Picpus Cemetery on American Independence Day in 1917. Lt. Victor Parks, Jr., Lt. Jocelyn, Jr., and Captain Walter C. Short are pictured. A wreath had just been placed on the tomb to honor the event, with French captain and second lieutenant also present.

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