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"Bonds or Bondage," May Day Parade

1953-05

Latah County Historical Society

Latah County Historical Society
Moscow, United States

White and green float on a flatbed in May Day Parade 1953 on Main Street of Moscow, Idaho. Vehicle pulling the float has white cover with red text on side that appears to say "Bonds or Bondage", with what seems to be a large paper replica of a bond beneath and to the right of the text. Blue greek letters are located on the front bumper of the vehicle. On the flat bed trailer towed by the vehicle there are two replicas of houses with what appears to be a street sign that says "Freedom Street, USA". Paper house on the right is white with a red roof, next to a representation of a green hill with flowers. Paper house on the left is a gray-blue, roof appears to be falling in, and a red sickle apepars to be over the door. Blue text on the side of the flat bed appears to read "The Choice is Yours - Buy Bonds". Located around old Psychiana building, 106 North Main. People line the street.

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  • Title: "Bonds or Bondage," May Day Parade
  • Date Created: 1953-05
  • Location: Moscow, Idaho
  • Subject Keywords: May Day Parade 1953, parade float, buy bonds, Main Street, Moscow, ID
  • Rights: Latah County Historical Society
  • LCHS Object ID: 01-08-513
Latah County Historical Society

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