678647 American & Filipino Athletes March Behind Japanese Dignitaries, at the Far Eastern Championship Games, 1917 (photo) by Thompson, Paul (fl.c.1910); (add.info.: Stars & Stripes Flag is carried by American & Filipino Athletes March Behind Japanese Dignitaries accoutered in formal dress at the May, 1917 Far Eastern Championship Games: "The 1917 Far Eastern Championship Games was the third edition of the regional multi-sport event, contested between China, Japan and the Philippines, and was held from 8??2 May 1917 in Tokyo, Empire of Japan." "Athletes representing the Philippines entering the Oriental Olympic Meet Grounds under the American colors. To the right is the banner of the Chinese delegation to the outdoor festival recently held in Japan."); Universal History Archive/UIG; American, out of copyright.