In this July 4, 1916, Erik Overbey photo, Mobilians ready themselves for United States involvement in World War I with a preparedness rally.
Preparedness Rally
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Courtesy of the Doy Leale McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of South Alabama
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