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	Search results for 7    Refine your search Subject World War, 1939-1945 (15) Military Uniforms (11) Hats (7) Correspondence (5) Military Personnel (5) Show more... Creator Harold, Willard E (4) Norman Vandivier (1) U.s Army (1) Bernard Perlin (1) Guthrie, Wayne, 1896-1... (1) Date 1941-12-07 (2) 1942 (2) 1941-12 (1) 1942-02-07 (1) 1943 (1) Show more... results 1-20 of 27 item(s)  page 1 of 2 : ( <<  1  2  >> ) :: previous : next select all : clear all : add to favorites   Image: Title: Subject: Description: 1. 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... 2. Mary L. Taggart and 815th Medical Air Evacuation Squad World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Army, Women's Army Corps; Military officers; Military personnel; Military uniforms Lt. Mary L. Taggart is in the back row, second from left. 3. Krauts are Out World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Patriotism The booklet celebrates the end of the war in Europe and reminded the troops that they were still fighting in the Pacific. It reminded them that "What you say and do in these years immediately following... 4. Luther E. Hall, Jr. with Backpack World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 --African Americans; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Army; Military life; Military uniforms; Military training; Hats 5. Portrait of Charles (Buster) Hall World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 --African Americans; Air pilots; Hats; Military air pilots; Military uniforms Hall was part of the 99th Pursuit Squadron and trained at Tuskegee Army Air Field. 6. Seaman William A. Ford and Friends World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Navy; Military uniforms; Sailors; Hats Pictured left to right: Able Seaman William Ullam, Able Seaman William A. Ford, Able Seaman John R. Green 7. Letter from Norman Vandivier to His Family, September 5, 1940 World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Personal narratives; United States. Navy. Pacific Fleet; United States. Navy.--Airmen; Correspondence Vandivier describes his qualifying to land an airplane on an aircraft carrier. He asks about things back home. 8. Portrait of Janet Chapman World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Army; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Army, Women's Army Corps; World War, 1939-1945, --Women; Military uniforms; Hairstyles Chapman was a Third Officer in the WAACs, 1943. 9. Sinking of the USS Arizona Battleships; Military facilities; World War, 1939-1945; United States Navy Pacific Fleet; Hawaii--Pearl Harbor On December 7, 1941, a date that President Franklin D. Roosevelt said would "live in infamy," the Empire of Japan attacked the American Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor in the Hawaiian Islands without a formal... 10. Indiana Celebrates the Wars End - V-J Day in Indianapolis World War, 1939-1945; Crowds; Patriotism; Hats; Peace In Europe the war ended on May 7, 1945 and the announcement by President Harry S. Truman was received by Hoosiers in a mixed atmosphere of thanksgiving and celebration. The war was officially over when... 11. Sinking of the USS Arizona World War, 1939-1945; Battleships; Military facilities; United States Navy Pacific Fleet; Hawaii--Pearl Harbor; U.S. Navy Photograph On December 7, 1941, a date that President Franklin D. Roosevelt said would "live in infamy," the Empire of Japan attacked the American Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor in the Hawaiian Islands without a formal... 12. Virginia Haase McClain World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945--Italy; World War, 1939-1945--Africa; Nurses; Military hospitals; Military life; Military personnel; Military uniforms; United States. Army; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Army Nurse Corps; World War, 1939-1945, --United States, Army, Women's Army Corps; World War, 1939-1945, --Women; Anderson, Indiana, resident Virigina Haase McClain, was the Chief Nurse for the 11th Army Field Hospital in North Africa and Italy. She was awarded the Bronze Star for performing her duties in her hospital... 13. Lt. General Walter Bedell Smith signs the Unconditional German Surrender at Reims, France World War, 1939-1945--United States, Army; Surrenders; Military parades & ceremonies; Military organizations; Military leadership "Beetle" Smith was born in Indianapolis, attended Manual High School and entered the Indiana National Guard in 1911. He rose through the ranks eventually becoming General Dwight D. Eisenhower's Chief of... 14. Willard E. Harold Letter to Bobby World War, 1939-1945; Correspondence Harold gives family news and his thoughts on the war. He feels the nation is in a "real struggle" and hasn't "seen anything yet." He worried about the fighting on Corregidor and how long MacArthur's troops... 15. Willard E. Harold Letter to Bobby World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945, --Veterans; Correspondence; Families; Internment of Japanese Americans, 1942-1945 Harold expected his draft status to become 1A, so he applied for a commission where he would have more options on ways to serve. He agreed with the internment of Japanese in California and noted that San... 16. Diary Entries of Willard E. Harold, Dec. 7, 1941- Dec. 18, 1941 Harold, Willard E. (Willard Ellis), 1902-1988; World War, 1939-1945; Diaries; Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941 Harold describes the country's reaction to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. War is declared and a draft is established. His business calls during this time period are described as "not normal." 17. Willard E. Harold Letter, Sept. 20, 1942 Harold, Willard E. (Willard Ellis), 1902-1988; Correspondence; Soldiers--Correspondence; Military life; Military education; Military facilities; Military training; World War, 1939-1945 Harold is writing from Air Corps Officer's Supply School in Mobile, Alabama. He talks about his training, life in Mobile, and mentions possible assignments after graduating. 18. Willard E. Harold Letter, July 13, 1942 Harold, Willard E. (Willard Ellis), 1902-1988; Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945 Harold gives family news and mentions the increased military presence in Chicago. Gas rationing has begun on the east coast and they want the rest of the nation included. 19. Letter from Willard E. Harold, May 9, 1942 Harold, Willard E. (Willard Ellis), 1902-1988; Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945; Blackouts in war Harold shares family news and his thoughts on Japan taking over Corriegador. He mentions Chicago's blackout policies and that he anticipates being drafted into military service. 20. Frank W. Klibbe Seated in Fighter Plane Military air pilots; Military uniforms; World War, 1939-1945; Hats Klibbe's name is written on the airplane along with other crew members. select all : clear all : add to favorites results 1-20 of 27 item(s)  page 1 of 2 : ( <<  1  2  >> ) :: previous : next
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