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Ariel view of a crowd gathered on the Outer Drive Bridge on the day of the bridge's dedication. Although construction began in 1929, the opening of the Outer Drive Bridge in Chicago did not occur until 1937, when President Franklin Roosevelt visited…

Franklin D. Roosevelt waves to the crowd as he takes the podium during the dedication of Chicago's Outer Drive Bridge. Roosevelt, the thirty-second president of the United States (1933-1945), was elected to four consecutive terms, instituted "New…

A view of the underside of the newly opened Outer Drive Bridge over the Chicago River. Although construction began in 1929, the opening of the Outer Drive Bridge in Chicago did not occur until 1937, when President Franklin Roosevelt visited the city…

Franklin D. Roosevelt speaks at the dedication of Chicago's Outer Drive Bridge. President Roosevelt used the opportunity to deliver a speech on foreign policy. Known as the "Quarantine Speech," he called on all peace loving nations to condemn and…

Franklin D. Roosevelt and Cardinal Archbishop of Chicago George William Mundelein pose for a picture at the archbishop's residence. Roosevelt, the thirty-second president of the United States (1933-1945), was elected to four consecutive terms,…

A crowd looks on as balloons rise during the opening of Chicago's Outer Drive Bridge. Although construction began in 1929, the opening of the Outer Drive Bridge in Chicago did not occur until 1937, when President Franklin Roosevelt visited the city…

Confetti falls as President Roosevelt's motorcade drives down LaSalle Street. The motorcade is most likely leaving the Outer Drive Bridge dedication.

A look down onto LaSalle Street as President Roosevelt's motorcade passes by. The motorcade is most likely leaving the Outer Drive Bridge dedication.

Confetti rains down on the presidential motorcade along LaSalle Street. The motorcade is most likely leaving the Outer Drive Bridge dedication.

Several young men watch and take pictures of the Outer Drive Bridge festivities.

Chicago Mayor Edward Kelly (second from left), Governor Henry Horner (third from left), Illinois U.S. Senator William H. Dieterich (fourth from left) and three unidentified men at a Chicago train station.

Franklin D. Roosevelt speaks at the dedication of Chicago's Outer Drive Bridge. President Roosevelt used the opportunity to deliver a speech on foreign policy. Known as the "Quarantine Speech," he called on all peace loving nations to condemn and…

American troops prepare to leave Brest, France for the United States.

Returning American troops receive treatment at Debarkation and Convalescent Hospital Number Five in New York City.

A soldier stands above the grave of Quentin Roosevelt, youngest son of Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth president of the United States (1901-1909). Quentin flew for the 95th American Aero Squadron in World War I, finally meeting his demise in…

American soldiers learn proper pack organization, for carelessness in one thing leads to carelessness in others.

Soldiers in training at Camp Dix, New Jersey, enter mock trenches for tear gas exercises.

Soldiers stand guard over an airship. Airships like this one were used during World War I for scouting enemy positions and gathering other military intelligence.

Sailors gather on deck for the abandon ship drill.

The American flag flutters above the captured German stronghold at the Castle of Ehrenbreitstein.

A German procession marches to the parade ground in Berlin.

Italian General Armando Diaz, Lieutenant General Baron Jacques of Belgium, British Admiral David Beatty, American General John J. Pershing, and Vice President Calvin Coolidge gather for a photo op at the ground breaking ceremony for the construction…

Sailors smile from atop American submarines stationed at San Diego Bay, California. With German submarines, called U-boats, reeking havoc on Allied Forces and merchant vessels at the beginning of World War I, the United States and other countries…

Soldiers in France work to complete a pontoon bridge.

Dignitaries of the French War Commission visit Abraham Lincoln's Tomb in Springfield.