French War Commission, led by M. Rene Viviani, visits George Washington's Tomb at Mt. Vernon in April 1917. In the photograph, M. Viviani is seen making an address at the entrance to the tomb. Other notable individuals present include Arthur Balfour from the British Mission, M. Jules Jusserand (French Ambassador to the ), and Josephus Daniels ( Secretary of the Navy). Marshal Joffre can also be seen in the right foreground, partially obscured. This photograph, labeled as 35963, was taken in April 1917 and is part of the Int. Film Ser. ECD series. Strictly for official use only.

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