| Summary: | This image is a black and white sketch on a color background showing the Rainbow Viaduct, a road located in Birmingham, Ala. Postcard text: (front) Rainbow Viaduct, Birmingham's tribute to Alabama's famous 167th Infantry of the Rainbow Division. Dedicated at the regiment's home-coming reception, May 10th, 1919. The regiment's wonderful record: The 167th fought in battles of: Luneville, Baccarat, Esperance-Souain, Champagne-Marne, Red Cross Farm following Chateau Thierry, Alsne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Essey-Paunes, Meuse-Argonne, Sedan. Took first German prisoners captured by Americans. Advanced farthest before Armistice-to Sedan. Only Rainbow regiment to achieve two honor medals. Only Southern regiment to follow Germans to Rhine. Only American regiment named for their home state-"The Alabams;" (back) America's Most Famous Regiment, 167th Infantry of the Rainbow Division, The "Fighting Fourth" Alabama.
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