NYC 1919: 7th Regiment’s Triumphant Return

Feel the pulse of victory with this silent 1919 footage as New York City’s crack 7th Regiment marches home up Fifth Avenue, welcomed by throngs after World War I. An intertitle declares, “New York City; Boys From the Border Back Home; City’s Crack 7th Regiment passes up 5th Avenue in review,” setting the stage for a grand parade of battle-worn soldiers— rifles on shoulders, steps in sync—streaming past cheering crowds. Filmed at 09:45:10:13, this reel captures the city’s pride for its “Silk Stocking Regiment,” a storied unit from the Mexican Border to the Western Front. A stirring treasure for history buffs, military enthusiasts, and NYC heritage fans, it’s a snapshot of triumph and homecoming etched in time.