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Twenty Millionth Ford: Indianapolis Branch Part 1
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The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: Twenty Millionth, Indianapolis Branch. Line of circus elephants parading and performing before Twenty Millionth Ford, circus cars in background - elephants standing on hind legs near Twenty Millionth, Peru, Indiana. Group gathered around Twenty Millionth Ford parked in middle of street, band passing on both sides. Mayor Thompson welcomes the Twenty Millionth at Monticello, Indiana. Crowd around Twenty Millionth, man presenting book, ‘Ben Hur’ to driver. Crawfordsville, Indiana, the home town of General Lew Wallace. An autographed copy of his book ‘Ben Hur’ is presented to the Twenty Millionth. Band passing crowd and Twenty Millionth. Lewbanon, Indiana. City officials and the high school band extend a hearty welcome. View of crowd from above . Twenty Millionth Ford Car, Indianapolis Branch. Crowd around Twenty Millionth, driver presented with key to city. Mayor Sullivan of Indianapolis presents the Twenty Millionth with the key to the city. police escorted motorcade, bands, Twenty Millionth Ford, spectators, automobile and pedestrian traffic through business district. Led by the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corp, the Twenty Millionth parades down Washington St. to the State Capitol. Twenty Millionth, crowd, steps of state capitol, Governor presenting Twenty Millionth with bronze plaque. Governor Leslie presents bronze plaque, "Crossroads of America". Dignitaries signing log book on steps of capitol. Governor Leslie, Mayor Sullivan and other officials sign the log book. Twenty Millionth driven off - Twenty Millionth in front of large building, crowd, band. American Legion National Headquarters the Twenty Millionth receives a hearty welcome. Twenty Millionth Ford parked on racetrack, officials, man with checkered flag - men signing log book - Twenty Millionth crosses finish line. Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Vice-President. Myers waves the checkered flag as the Twenty Millionth is clocked across the finish line. Crowd and girl in front of Twenty Millionth - close-up of girl, pretty Miss Maryrose Robinson, winner of the Indianapolis Ford Dealers’ Picnic Bathing Beauty Contest, and Mayor Lou Webb welcome the Twenty Millionth at Shelbyville, Indiana. [1931]
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