Seattle Policemen 1918 Influenza Epidemic
Photo of Seattle policemen wearing masks provided by the Red Cross to protect them from influenza. Seattle politicians feared that there would be mass hysteria due to the disease and so urged citizens to stay indoors and avoid congested areas.
These Seattle policemen were constantly patrolling the streets during the epidemic.
These Seattle policemen were constantly patrolling the streets during the epidemic.
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at downtown in Seattle, Washington USA