Throwback FDNY to New York City firefighters marching off with General George Washington in 1776, the first NY Fire Zouaves arrive in 1861, and the FDNY Military Memorial is unveiled in 1945

Throwback FDNY

English - November 18, 2021 20:46 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB
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In this episode of Throwback FDNY… New York City firefighters march off with General George Washington in 1776. The First New York Fire Zouaves are organized in 1861. And the FDNY Military Memorial is unveiled in Headquarters in 1945.