University Of Illinois Urbana Illinois Cadet Regiment 1910 Strauchs Real Photo Postcard

Cadet regiments, like the one depicted, were fundamental to military education and national defense in the early 20th century. These formations represent the student bodies of military academies or institutions with robust cadet corps, dedicated to training future officers and leaders. The precision of their drills and the ceremonial presence of a marching band underscored the discipline and tradition inherent in military life.