It's what happens when you got to wave that red white and blue. The gulf war parade is similar. This is literally just people walking in sync, something you'd see on a sidewalk and no one will notice, but when it's like this, the air seems to heat with pride and joy
It is quite literally the symbol of democracy, freedom of movement and not being forced in an artificial and gruelling march just to impress your leaders.
And I agree with you sir. My parents are in heaven now and I continue to marvel how they and others of "our Greatest Generation" managed to save all of us from the worst war in history.
This was a better victory parade than the one the GI's did in Paris after liberating France. The troops marched in glorious formation like in this video, except in Paris, they kept marching straight out the other end of city towards Germany. Their combat gear was waiting for them, and they were in a battle with the Wehrmacht that same night.
Major General James Gavon, 38 year old West pointer and youngest commander of the US army stands by with his men in the rendezvous area waiting for his division's last 'H-R' of World War Two. This is the jump off. This is operation Homecoming, the last offical mission of the All-American 82nd airborne division. Their objective, a four and a half mile parade route through New York City. The largest big-time military parade since Pershing AEF down 5th Avenue in 1919. Reinforced with other airborne infantry units, the thirteen-thousand flak, glider and paratroops swing to the proud cadence of the foot soldier. Their first salute, thrown to their comrades who stand on the curb. Whose red blood and purple hearts fall to a parade they cannot march in. Chosen as a typical; fighting unit, the 82nd's divisional colours carry ten battle streamers from this war. With 467 days of combat time, the 82nd was decorated for the Sicily campaign, for the fighting around Rome and Naples and for jumping down the Chimney of Hitler's fortress Europe to spearhead the Normandy invasion. For the [Inaudible] dropped on the Rhine and for helping to break the back of the Wehrmacht in the battle of the bulge. These are thirteen thousand but stand for ten million and will march for many more who will never march again. Heavy weapons are in the line of march and the Sherman tanks roll in by the man whom they were named. An air cover of fighters and transports, towing gliders makes up an accompanying sky train as the Division pays their respects to the review stand where General Gavin now takes their farewell salute. Four million people have lined the side walks to see G.I Joe on parade. To see Victory marching down the street to become history!
Thanks for presenting this video. My uncle was one of those seen marching in that parade as a proud veteran of WWII and the 82nd Airborne. I am a baby boomer myself, born later year that same year in NYC, after my Dad returned from overseas duty in WWII. It sure was interesting to see how NYC looked at the time of my birth. Thank you again.
Thank you for making this available. Along with Mr. Guzman's uncle, these soldiers were part of the 82nd Honor Guard. My Dad was one of the flag carriers at the front of the column. He was with the 325th Glider... and from Queens, NY.
My grandfather in the 82nd, who jumped in Italy and Normandy, never spoke much about the war... even to my father; even when asked about it. But he showed me a number of Nazi knifes he "took," and he showed me his Thompson machine gun, at a young age, and just said that that weapon was, "freedom." An odd memory, to say the least.
i served in the 82nd Airborne Division in 1953 where I was naturalized at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. I survived the Holocaust and in 1956 pioneered the presidential televised debates. I was awarded a tribute in Congress.
General James Gavin is the father of the 82nd Airborne Division continues to work hard in protecting our soldiers everywhere. One of my uncles was in this outfit in the mid 1950s. Later on, a cousin of mine was a member as well. How I wish that some of our young people today would decide to become more responsible and continue to grow stronger in order to help themselves and their communities also. It does not take being a member of any military organization but just helping out in your own community will be something that will allow you and yours to flourish in a positive way.
Dad was among the heroes, as I understand, as he returned to New York at end of war. ! Donald Theodore Moore, Sergeant, Tec 4, Radio Operator; -See Dads Happiness Part 1-5, 6) at Chris Phally on RUclips; He fought in 3 campaigns: Battle of Bulge; Liberation of Paris and Operation Plunder. He used to say: "I miss America..." even years ago. He knew what he and all the brave ones fought for in those years. See Psalm 91 Praise and Prayer song also please.
I like the simplicity of the march and the iconic uniforms. Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷 🇺🇸🫡 We spilled blood on the same continent to fight a common Evil.
When I hear vets of other wars complain that, "WE didn't get a homecoming parade," sometimes I'll remind them that hardly any GIs from WW2 did either. THIS was the only real WW2 victory parade in the US, several months after the war was over. In other words, if you weren't still in the 82nd at the start of 1946, you didn't a homecoming parade, either. Most vets of other wars (especially those from Vietnam) don't seem to be aware of this
Also keep in mind WW2 was the liberation of Europe and the freedom of the world, Nam was over the fight for democracy in another country. A little different if you ask me.
My father was 3rd Infantry Division, a fantastic unit itself. Dad LOVED the 82nd Airborne. He told me, “when the 82nd was on your flank, you never worried that the Germans would break through their sector!” The units that fought early in the war, had a special bond!
more than two-thirds of the original 82nd troops who entered combat in 1943 didn't live through the war. A great many of these troopers in this video were only in combat after Normandy. I salute them all. My father was in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes and Rhineland . He was in the Signal Corps, which might explain how he survived the war.
Everytime I see this video makes me cry, my uncle was in the army and my father was in the navy, my father only one time ever told something about the war - he told me when he was in a submarine they got hit and just there's was no light all dark and after 4 hours they find made it out - but he said all the time he was thinking how my grandma was going to take the News of him getting killed.
No. They would either have berets or the “bus driver” hat. But since we are reverting back to the ol’ Pinks and Greens, they would still not use any helmets.
God Bless America...........from Australia. The 82nd was considered by Field Marshall Sie Bernard Law Montgomery as the finest Allied division in the European campaign after Normandy. Looking at these men, and listening to John Phillip Sousa, I can see why. Les Griffiths
Frankly I think that the US Airborne did it better than the Germans, I mean come on, how could it not be better when they're hitting a strut like that?
I've never thought about this before I saw your comment and got interested so I did some digging. Apparently the term "World War II" was officially used from September 1945 after the war officially ended, at least in the US
Biden Cheated I'm a boomer born just after the war,, my father and his brothers served, did not complain , came home and built America ,, great men and the greatest generation.
@@talosworshipper2693 it's now evident that sometime in the future WW3 will come, you can't avoid it. And if you answer against this statement you just can't accept the truth.
I'm not like flag 🏳️🌈. "Why always bully people" who about STORY grandfather like war 2 over Nazi is defeat. "No understand people like flag 🏳️🌈 US OR USA" IM FROM NEW YORK AND I'M GIRL ARMY
A unit dedicated to the Dream of a cohesive one,men from all states dedicated to defend America and her freedoms, the world owns a real Thank you to such great men,we can only hope our future generations have the balls to stand against the evils of the modern world,thank you the Greatest Generation,you made us proud to be an American. 82nd All The Way,AIRBORNE,STRIKE HOLD.
American marches are built entirely off swagger and grace. no heel clicking, no goofy goose step, just a confident synchronized step. gotta love it
It's what happens when you got to wave that red white and blue. The gulf war parade is similar. This is literally just people walking in sync, something you'd see on a sidewalk and no one will notice, but when it's like this, the air seems to heat with pride and joy
@@titanlord9267 Which is why I love it lol
It is quite literally the symbol of democracy, freedom of movement and not being forced in an artificial and gruelling march just to impress your leaders.
3rd one from left on 3rd roll was my uncle ,i used to put on his uniform when i was a kid every time we visit him .
Nice
can you put the time stamp
Do you have his uniform?
those uniforms are top notch
What's the one with the black suit and gloves called? It looks like the pink and greens but its a lot darker
And I agree with you sir. My parents are in heaven now and I continue to marvel how they and others of "our Greatest Generation" managed to save all of us from the worst war in history.
So this is fully downloadable, and in the public domain?
Very cool, and very kind. THIS is the stuff that needs to go viral, not another Kardashian.
Yes
Imagine being one of those brave men marching home
Alot of Heroes
This was a better victory parade than the one the GI's did in Paris after liberating France. The troops marched in glorious formation like in this video, except in Paris, they kept marching straight out the other end of city towards Germany. Their combat gear was waiting for them, and they were in a battle with the Wehrmacht that same night.
Ben M irssgoil
Major General James Gavon, 38 year old West pointer and youngest commander of the US army stands by with his men in the rendezvous area waiting for his division's last 'H-R' of World War Two.
This is the jump off. This is operation Homecoming, the last offical mission of the All-American 82nd airborne division. Their objective, a four and a half mile parade route through New York City. The largest big-time military parade since Pershing AEF down 5th Avenue in 1919. Reinforced with other airborne infantry units, the thirteen-thousand flak, glider and paratroops swing to the proud cadence of the foot soldier. Their first salute, thrown to their comrades who stand on the curb. Whose red blood and purple hearts fall to a parade they cannot march in.
Chosen as a typical; fighting unit, the 82nd's divisional colours carry ten battle streamers from this war. With 467 days of combat time, the 82nd was decorated for the Sicily campaign, for the fighting around Rome and Naples and for jumping down the Chimney of Hitler's fortress Europe to spearhead the Normandy invasion. For the [Inaudible] dropped on the Rhine and for helping to break the back of the Wehrmacht in the battle of the bulge. These are thirteen thousand but stand for ten million and will march for many more who will never march again.
Heavy weapons are in the line of march and the Sherman tanks roll in by the man whom they were named. An air cover of fighters and transports, towing gliders makes up an accompanying sky train as the Division pays their respects to the review stand where General Gavin now takes their farewell salute.
Four million people have lined the side walks to see G.I Joe on parade. To see Victory marching down the street to become history!
Served with a few of these men in the 82nd in 1969/70 who hadn’t retired yet. Airborne all the Way.
This cannot be more beautiful.
God Bless America
Thanks for presenting this video. My uncle was one of those seen marching in that parade as a proud veteran of WWII and the 82nd Airborne. I am a baby boomer myself, born later year that same year in NYC, after my Dad returned from overseas duty in WWII. It sure was interesting to see how NYC looked at the time of my birth. Thank you again.
Thank you sir🇺🇲
Thank you for making this available. Along with Mr. Guzman's uncle, these soldiers were part of the 82nd Honor Guard. My Dad was one of the flag carriers at the front of the column. He was with the 325th Glider... and from Queens, NY.
My grandfather in the 82nd, who jumped in Italy and Normandy, never spoke much about the war... even to my father; even when asked about it. But he showed me a number of Nazi knifes he "took," and he showed me his Thompson machine gun, at a young age, and just said that that weapon was, "freedom." An odd memory, to say the least.
i served in the 82nd Airborne Division in 1953 where I was naturalized at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. I survived the Holocaust and in 1956 pioneered the presidential televised debates. I was awarded a tribute in Congress.
General James Gavin is the father of the 82nd Airborne Division continues to work hard in protecting our soldiers everywhere. One of my uncles was in this outfit in the mid 1950s. Later on, a cousin of mine was a member as well. How I wish that some of our young people today would decide to become more responsible and continue to grow stronger in order to help themselves and their communities also. It does not take being a member of any military organization but just helping out in your own community will be something that will allow you and yours to flourish in a positive way.
Dad was among the heroes, as I understand, as he returned to New York at end of war. ! Donald Theodore Moore, Sergeant, Tec 4, Radio Operator; -See Dads Happiness Part 1-5, 6) at Chris Phally on RUclips; He fought in 3 campaigns: Battle of Bulge; Liberation of Paris and Operation Plunder. He used to say: "I miss America..." even years ago. He knew what he and all the brave ones fought for in those years. See Psalm 91 Praise and Prayer song also please.
A bygone era with the bravest of men gone with it...the likes of which will probably never be seen again. Thank you for your service.
I soo love love this. Thank you for your service!
Thanks. My dad's cousin was there. He is shown in 0:34.
I like the simplicity of the march and the iconic uniforms. Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷 🇺🇸🫡 We spilled blood on the same continent to fight a common Evil.
Bro the uniforms🥵
This is the ideal US parade.
When I hear vets of other wars complain that, "WE didn't get a homecoming parade," sometimes I'll remind them that hardly any GIs from WW2 did either. THIS was the only real WW2 victory parade in the US, several months after the war was over. In other words, if you weren't still in the 82nd at the start of 1946, you didn't a homecoming parade, either. Most vets of other wars (especially those from Vietnam) don't seem to be aware of this
Also keep in mind WW2 was the liberation of Europe and the freedom of the world, Nam was over the fight for democracy in another country. A little different if you ask me.
My father was 3rd Infantry Division, a fantastic unit itself. Dad LOVED the 82nd Airborne. He told me, “when the 82nd was on your flank, you never worried that the Germans would break through their sector!” The units that fought early in the war, had a special bond!
Happy Birthday, Gen. Gavin.
The Ike jacket rocks.
The enemy will never set there foot on our soil
more than two-thirds of the original 82nd troops who entered combat in 1943 didn't live through the war. A great many of these troopers in this video were only in combat after Normandy. I salute them all. My father was in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes and Rhineland . He was in the Signal Corps, which might explain how he survived the war.
May all the soldiers who lost their lives in WW2 be remembered 🎖️🎖️
I love it. I remember those day. God Bless America.
Everytime I see this video makes me cry, my uncle was in the army and my father was in the navy, my father only one time ever told something about the war - he told me when he was in a submarine they got hit and just there's was no light all dark and after 4 hours they find made it out - but he said all the time he was thinking how my grandma was going to take the News of him getting killed.
The greatest generation on parade. Marching for their unit, country and brothers who didn't make it back. SALUTE!!
NOW !!!-THAT'S WHAT I CALL;"MARCHING!!!!!"-
If only men like that still lived in this world.
Yes now we have cringey tiktokers
But they did lived in this world :/
Guys come on, we still have stronger and brave men in this world. They are that common in the west that's all
82nd Airborne Division.
If they did that today would they have the Mich/ACH Helmets on too ?
No. They would either have berets or the “bus driver” hat. But since we are reverting back to the ol’ Pinks and Greens, they would still not use any helmets.
General Gavins march style is all time
Look at them jump boots !
They were brown and not black, weren't they ?
The way they march somehow looks more badass than those soviet marches
All the respect in the world for these men , thank you 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
1:25
Stars and stripes forever 🇺🇸
Outstanding unit
God Bless America...........from Australia. The 82nd was considered by Field Marshall Sie Bernard Law Montgomery as the finest Allied division in the European campaign after Normandy. Looking at these men, and listening to John Phillip Sousa, I can see why.
Les Griffiths
What’s that music first ?
Stars and stripes forever
@@cosita7479 ty
@@motohd2274 np
open ranks parade is tough to do, but these guys are SHARP !!!!
Frankly I think that the US Airborne did it better than the Germans, I mean come on, how could it not be better when they're hitting a strut like that?
the best US march i have ever seen, love it.
Fashionable with those boots shining like glass I think I like these uniforms better than what US troops wear today.
Just got call of duty world at war flashbacks during the first 2 seconds
"Jumpin Jim" Gavin!
I wonder if there were any protestors at this parade
Lmao protesting for what
🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Legs can’t hang
FFTS! AATW! B/2/508
All these guys shed blood for our country... what’s become of the United States is a disgrace to all the soldiers. Rip to all these men
interesting to see they already called WW2 as WW2 in 1946
I've never thought about this before I saw your comment and got interested so I did some digging. Apparently the term "World War II" was officially used from September 1945 after the war officially ended, at least in the US
@@cloudy7937 yeah this has tricked me for quite some time. When did ww2 start to be called ww2
In comparison to the chinese hell march videos there's just something about the casual march of free men
You know there can’t be no more jazz age if you want that chedaz
Who is the dirt bag who gave this a thumbs down?
the star and stripes forever
What’s the music?
stars and stripes forever
"They look good, but can they fight?"
The 82nd is a "typical" unit like the Lexus is a "typical" car
the doggo!
Back when people appreciated our military and cherished the flag unlike the ungrateful hypocrites of today.
the winner takes it all
check out the spit shine on those boots
They are the reason why Filipinos called male Americans as "Joe".
2021
с ДНЕМ ПИОНЕРИИ
Victory for what? This today!
80k .. What a spit In the face
ESERE
EVAC SURVIVE EVADE RESCUE ESCAPE
I see the philippines flag
This army lost in the Vietnam war !
No political acts? no pro Palestine protests? No trump supporters?, thats the real america we all know😊
Remember young adults and teens...... This generation was just better than you.
Biden Cheated
I'm a boomer born just after the war,, my father and his brothers served, did not complain , came home and built America ,, great men and the greatest generation.
I would like to think that if we were all drafted, like they were, we would respond as well.
Well I'm a teen and I would like to make this generation great again
You guys are acting like we have a war to fight?
@@talosworshipper2693 it's now evident that sometime in the future WW3 will come, you can't avoid it. And if you answer against this statement you just can't accept the truth.
now look how they are do in Palestine poor innocent people get doomed , shame on America to help Israel
Keserakahan menyebabkan perang dunia ke 2
No fat soldiers and march impeccably. Our military are slobs now, look so unprofessional.
The Taliban right now.
I'm not like flag 🏳️🌈. "Why always bully people" who about STORY grandfather like war 2 over Nazi is defeat.
"No understand people like flag 🏳️🌈 US OR USA"
IM FROM NEW YORK AND I'M GIRL ARMY
A unit dedicated to the Dream of a cohesive one,men from all states dedicated to defend America and her freedoms, the world owns a real Thank you to such great men,we can only hope our future generations have the balls to stand against the evils of the modern world,thank you the Greatest Generation,you made us proud to be an American. 82nd All The Way,AIRBORNE,STRIKE HOLD.