Autographed copies are available at Peregrine Book Co.,
Prescott, Ariz in the local author’s section
POSTERS OF THE WORLD WAR II ERA
I remember
seeing the posters promoting citizen participation on the home front during
WWII.
These posters encouraged the greater public to become involved in war production and growing victory gardens.
They persuaded folks to collect and turn in old newspapers and metal, including
nylon stockings for recycling.
There were posters to make citizens aware of the presence of
enemy spies among the populace, and urged people not to openly discuss any
knowledge they have of military or defense operations. Hence, the adage, loose lips sink ships.
Posters encouraged
people to drive less and conserve gasoline so that more could be available for
the military. Patriotism became the central theme of advertising throughout the
war. Large-scale campaigns were launched to sell war bonds, promote efficiency
in factories, and maintain civilian morale.
TIME LINE FOR: APRIL-- Click on ["More"] for additional historical facts.
1933April 7- 25: In Germany, Jew and non-Aryans are banned from practicing law and working in the civil services. passes law restricting college enrollment of Jews. Similar legal discrimination already exists in the United States.
1941 April 13: Japan and USSR sign nonaggression pact [MORE ON PACT]
1942
April 10 Japan captures Bataan. Bataan Death March takes place: [MORE]
1945
April 1: American invasion of Okinawa [MORE]
April 12 - US President Franklin Roosevelt dies. He is succeeded by President Truman
April 20- American forces capture Nuremberg. [MORE]
April 28 Mussolini killed by Italian partisans.
April 29 Dachau concentration camp overrun by U.S. military.
SONGS OF THE TIME: To listen, just click on the [TUNE IN ]
I'll Be Seeing You, [CLICK TO LISTEN]
Blues In The Night [ TUNE IN ] Besame Mucho [TUNE IN] I'll Never Smile Again [TUNE IN] When I Grow Too Old To Dream [ CLICK HERE ] Along The Navajo Trail [LISTEN]
You Belong To My Heart [ TUNE IN ] 1940's music collection [ LISTEN IN ]
MOVIES OF THE 40'S YOU CAN VIEW Just click on [WATCH]:
State Fair [WATCH] Julia Ross [WATCH]
RADIO BROADCASTS OF THE ERA [CLICK HERE TO LISTEN] ( After making a selection, some audio may take a few moments to begin)
MORE RADIO SHOWS INCLUDING DRAMA, COMEDY, ECT. [ TUNE IN HERE ]
WWII Aircraft history: Whistling Death, The Corsair [CLICK HERE]
A COLLECTION OF 1944 RADIO AND NEWSREELS [CLICK HERE ]
WW2 AIRCRAFT NOSE ART : (See note below pertaining to "Pop ups and ads ) Enjoy the Big Band sound along with the visual. [ CLICK HERE TO VIEW ]
WHAT BOOKS PEOPLE WERE READING IN THE 1940'S. Just click on [BOOK TITLE ]
THE PEARL by John Steinbeck, ANIMAL FARM AND 1984 by George Orwell
FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS by Hemingway, GRAPES OF WRATH by Steinbeck
ON THE HOME FRONT
ARIZONA'S AREA 51, CAMP BOUSE An Army Desert Training Facility of the 1940's
SELECTED SITES OF INTEREST:
The Smart Site for Kittens [Click here]
WWII memoir t-shirts [ Click here ]
Oil Paintings by L. C. Herst [ lcherst.com]
U.S. and Southwest History A facebook site: [ Click here ]
TIME LINE FOR: APRIL-- Click on ["More"] for additional historical facts.
1933April 7- 25: In Germany, Jew and non-Aryans are banned from practicing law and working in the civil services. passes law restricting college enrollment of Jews. Similar legal discrimination already exists in the United States.
1941 April 13: Japan and USSR sign nonaggression pact [MORE ON PACT]
1942
April 10 Japan captures Bataan. Bataan Death March takes place: [MORE]
1945
April 1: American invasion of Okinawa [MORE]
April 12 - US President Franklin Roosevelt dies. He is succeeded by President Truman
April 20- American forces capture Nuremberg. [MORE]
April 28 Mussolini killed by Italian partisans.
April 29 Dachau concentration camp overrun by U.S. military.
I'll Be Seeing You, [CLICK TO LISTEN]
Blues In The Night [ TUNE IN ] Besame Mucho [TUNE IN] I'll Never Smile Again [TUNE IN] When I Grow Too Old To Dream [ CLICK HERE ] Along The Navajo Trail [LISTEN]
You Belong To My Heart [ TUNE IN ] 1940's music collection [ LISTEN IN ]
SOME POPULAR MOVIES OF THE TIME PERIOD:
Lifeboat
(1944) - National
Velvet (1944) - Since You Went Away (1044) - Life Boat (1944)
State Fair [WATCH] Julia Ross [WATCH]
LIST OF POPULAR RADIO SHOWS
Doc Savage (action) - Dragnet (police) - Alan Young Show (comedy) - Gang Busters (police)
The Great Gildersleeve (comedy) - Hopalong Cassidy (western) - Terry and the Pirates (serial)
Portia Faces Life (soap opera) - Death Valley Days (western) - The Whistler (weird mystery)RADIO BROADCASTS OF THE ERA [CLICK HERE TO LISTEN] ( After making a selection, some audio may take a few moments to begin)
MORE RADIO SHOWS INCLUDING DRAMA, COMEDY, ECT. [ TUNE IN HERE ]
WWII Aircraft history: Whistling Death, The Corsair [CLICK HERE]
A COLLECTION OF 1944 RADIO AND NEWSREELS [CLICK HERE ]
WW2 AIRCRAFT NOSE ART : (See note below pertaining to "Pop ups and ads ) Enjoy the Big Band sound along with the visual. [ CLICK HERE TO VIEW ]
WHAT BOOKS PEOPLE WERE READING IN THE 1940'S. Just click on [BOOK TITLE ]
THE PEARL by John Steinbeck, ANIMAL FARM AND 1984 by George Orwell
FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS by Hemingway, GRAPES OF WRATH by Steinbeck
ON THE HOME FRONT
ARIZONA'S AREA 51, CAMP BOUSE An Army Desert Training Facility of the 1940's
SELECTED SITES OF INTEREST:
The Smart Site for Kittens [Click here]
WWII memoir t-shirts [ Click here ]
Oil Paintings by L. C. Herst [ lcherst.com]
U.S. and Southwest History A facebook site: [ Click here ]
