In this photograph, an American soldier is seen firing the first American gun in France during World War I. This significant event marked the entry of American forces into the war for the cause of humanity. The image is labeled with the description and a reference number, indicating its place within a collection of photographs.

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Size: 9182px × 6303px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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