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1. 38,000,000 Escaped - 10,000,000 Died 38,000,000 Escaped - 10,000,000 Died Posters; Patriotism; World War, 1939-1945 --Posters; War posters, American --Posters A map of the United States is shown with a map of the western half of the Soviet Union superimposed over it to show the extent of Nazi occupation. It illustrates the need for American aid.
2. AAF Cloth Map. Philippine Series no. C-40, Luzon Island AAF Cloth Map. Philippine Series no. C-40, Luzon Island Maps, Military; Military topography--Philippines--Maps; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Philippines The cloth map shows the coastal region of China along the East China Sea and the South China Sea from Shang Hai to Hong Kong. The reverse side shows similar features along with the Northern Pacific Ocean....
3. AAF Cloth Map. Southwest Pacific Area AAF Cloth Map. Southwest Pacific Area Maps, Military; Military topography--Oceania--Maps; World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations, American; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific Ocean On one side the map shows New Guinea, the south Pacific Ocean and the Coral Sea. The reverse side shows New Britain, New Ireland, New Hanover, part of New Guinea and the Admiralty Islands. Two insets show...
4. Alex Vraciu Alex Vraciu Airplanes, Military; World War, 1939-1945; United States Navy Pacific Fleet; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific Ocean; World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations As crewmen from the USS Lexington look on, Vraciu holds up six fingers to indicate the number of Japanese planes he had shot down in just eight minutes during the Battle of the Philippine Sea--an engagement...
5. America Must Save to Win America Must Save to Win Posters; Patriotism; World War, 1939-1945 --Posters; War posters, American --Posters; Laundry workers Caption reads: Upon the laundry and dry cleaning worker rests the full responsibility of conserving the nation's fabrics. Your Job Here is Vital to Victory.
6. Americans Will Always Fight for Liberty 1778-1943 Americans Will Always Fight for Liberty 1778-1943 Posters; Patriotism; World War, 1939-1945 --Posters; War posters, American --Posters
7. Arlin T. McRae's WWII Notes on Scouting and Patrolling Arlin T. McRae's WWII Notes on Scouting and Patrolling World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Personal narratives; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific Front; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Marine Corps; Military education The notebook contains information used in Hawaii during WWII to teach new recruits "Scouting and Patrolling." It also has information about "Security on the March," names and addresses of Marine friends,...
8. Avenge December 7 Avenge December 7 Posters; Patriotism; World War, 1939-1945 --Posters; War posters, American --Posters News of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941, was broadcast to the nation over radio and by newspapers. Hoosiers were in shock and disbelief. In the months following, posters were printed...
9. Bernard B. Bateman Letters Regarding the Sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis Bernard B. Bateman Letters Regarding the Sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis Indianapolis (Cruiser); Naval warfare; Shipwrecks--Pacific Ocean; Ships; United States. Navy Pacific Fleet; United States. Navy--History--World War, 1939-1945; Sailors--Correspondence; Shipwreck victims--Personal narratives; World War, 1939-1945--Naval Operations. American; Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States; McVay, Charles Butler, 3rd, 1898–1968 In these two letters Bateman describes the sinking of the ship, time spent in the ocean, rescue, and Captain McVay's trial.
10. Bill Drayton Letter Regarding the Sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis Bill Drayton Letter Regarding the Sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis Indianapolis (Cruiser); Naval warfare; Shipwrecks--Pacific Ocean; Ships; United States. Navy Pacific Fleet; United States. Navy--History--World War, 1939-1945; Sailors--Correspondence; Shipwreck victims--Personal narratives; World War, 1939-1945--Naval Operations. American; Courts-martial and courts of inquiry--United States Drayton writes about what happened to him when the ship was hit and why he believes Captain McVay was blamed for what happened. Of the ship he says: "I would like her to be remembered as the ship that...
11. Blackout Information for the Members of the Lake Shore Club of Chicago Blackout Information for the Members of the Lake Shore Club of Chicago World War, 1939-1945; Blackouts in war; Public safety The document gives instructions on what members should do if the blackout siren was heard. The city was expected to eventually give official instructions.
12. Captain Charles B. McVay, Letter Regarding His Court Martial Captain Charles B. McVay, Letter Regarding His Court Martial Courts martial & courts of inquiry; Indianapolis (Cruiser); Naval warfare; Shipwrecks--Pacific Ocean; Ships; United States. Navy Pacific Fleet; United States. Navy--History--World War, 1939-1945; Sailors--Correspondence; Shipwreck victims--Personal narratives; World War, 1939-1945--Naval Operations. American; McVay, Charles Butler, 3rd, 1898–1968 The letter was written to Allan H. Altschuler regarding a telegram he had sent to Captain McVay.
13. Careless Word...A Needless Loss Careless Word...A Needless Loss Posters; Patriotism; World War, 1939-1945 --Posters; War posters, American --Posters; Sailors; Shipwrecks
14. Christams V-Mail from Willard E. Harold to His Wife Alma Christams V-Mail from Willard E. Harold to His Wife Alma Harold, Willard E. (Willard Ellis), 1902-1988; Correspondence; Soldiers--Correspondence; Military life; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Army Air Corps; Christmas Harold tells how he will be spending Christmas.
15. Christmas Card from Willard E. Harold to his Wife Alma Christmas Card from Willard E. Harold to his Wife Alma Christmas; Christmas cards; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945--Belgium; Soldiers--Correspondence The illustrations on the card have a patriotic theme.
16. Christmas Card from Willard E. Harold to his Wife Alma Christmas Card from Willard E. Harold to his Wife Alma World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945--Belgium; Christmas; Christmas cards; Soldiers; Soldiers--Correspondence The illustration on the card refers to the United States and the United Kingdom coming to liberate France.
17. Christmas Greeting from the Officers of the Wardroom Officers of the U.S.S. Indianapolis Christmas Greeting from the Officers of the Wardroom Officers of the U.S.S. Indianapolis Indianapolis (Cruiser); Naval warfare; Shipwrecks--Pacific Ocean; Ships; United States. Navy Pacific Fleet; United States. Navy--History--World War, 1939-1945; Christmas; Christmas cards
18. Claude Bilyew Receiving the Purple Heart from General Patton Claude Bilyew Receiving the Purple Heart from General Patton Soldiers; Military ceremonies; Military life; Military personnel; Hats; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Army Claude Bilyew from Huntington, Indiana, served as one of the MPs who guarded General Patton's Headquarters in North Africa and Sicily. Patton is awarding him the Purple Heart in this photo. Bilyew was...
19. Clean Clothes Help Uncle Sam Keep Thumbs Up Clean Clothes Help Uncle Sam Keep Thumbs Up Posters; Patriotism; World War, 1939-1945 --Posters; War posters, American --Posters; Laundry workers Caption reads: Serving 19 million families, laundry and dry cleaning workers play an essential role in maintaining morale. Your Job Here is Vital to Victory.
20. Cloth Map of Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, Crete, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Yugoslavia, Cloth Map of Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, Crete, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Yugoslavia, ca. World War II United States. Army. Air Corps. Air Force, 9th.; Maps, Military; World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations, American; Military topography--Aegean Islands (Greece and Turkey)--Maps This cloth map was issued to Allied forces engaged in air operations over the Mediterranean and eastern Europe. On one side of the silk cloth is a map of the Aegean Sea area showing Greece, Albania, part...
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