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Court of Peace - The Haskell Guard

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The men and horses of the Haskell Guard were put through their paces during the show performed in front of the United States Pavilion on the Court of Peace.

Read the story about the Haskell Guard by David Cope Link button.

Haskell Guard - Photo 067 by Arie van Dort
Haskell Guard - Photo 067 by Arie van Dort

Starting the jump - Photo 068 by Arie van Dort
Starting the jump - Photo 063 by Arie van Dort

The landing - Photo 069 by Arie van Dort
The landing - Photo 069 by Arie van Dort
Haskell Guard from issue 107 'Today at the Fair'
Caption reads: One of the now-famous New York World's Fair Haskell Guards. Resplendent in their trim uniforms and mounted on their well-groomed horses, they escort all notable visitors to the Fair.

Two at a time - Photo 069 by Arie van Dort
Two at a time - Photo 068 by Arie van Dort

In mid-air- Photo 068 by Arie van Dort
In mid-air- Photo 064 by Arie van Dort

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