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.
JANUARY TIME-LINE EVENTS:
Aircraft Nose Art: "Honey Chile"
STORY LINE: Krysyna Skarbek, Lady Spy: [ Her Story ] [ The video ] Note: "Pop ups" for ads or programs may appear from this link. They may be deleted or ignored. You need not download a program to watch the video.
Melissa Stoudt: The mom of two sons in the Navy during WWII, she worked in an ammunition plant. She had the idea to use cloth tape to seal boxes of ammo so they could be opened in seconds while keeping the ammo dry, potentially saving the lives of soldiers when time was critical. Her bosses rejected her idea and she went straight to President Roosevelt via a written letter. A few weeks later, she received a response that the Navy was going to “fast track” her idea, and thus duct tape was born.
The Media:
Popular WW2 era songs : Note: "Pop ups" for ads or programs may appear from this link. They may be deleted or ignored. You need not download a program to watch or listen to the video.
"When I Grow Too Old To Dream" An older song that became popular in the 1940's. [Listen to Vera Lynn sing it]
"Praise the Lord And Pass The Ammunition"
"BoogieWoogie Bugle Boy Of Company B" A swinging tune sung by the Andrews Sisters. This number was very popular in the 1940's.
Celebs who served: Betty White [1940's photo ]
Jack Palance
Books: Our Mother's War : Portrait of American women during World War II. [ More ]
SELECTED SITES OF INTEREST:
L C. Herst gallery of fine art [Click here]
The Smart Site for Kittens [Click here]
WWII memoir t-shirts [ Click here ]
JANUARY TIME-LINE EVENTS:
1942
Jan 20: Nazi leaders meet to discuss "The Final Solution".
Jan 23: Japanese forces land in the Solomon islands
Jan 30: U.S. Emergency Price Control Act fixes ceilings on rents.
1943
Jan 20: Nazi leaders meet to discuss "The Final Solution".
Jan 23: Japanese forces land in the Solomon islands
Jan 30: U.S. Emergency Price Control Act fixes ceilings on rents.
1943
Jan 14: FDR
and Churchill meet in Casablanca to discuss "Unconditional Surrender" policies.
1944
Jan 22: Allied forces land in Anzio.
Special: Why the Battle of the Bulge matters today, and other links. [ CLICK HERE ]
1944
Jan 22: Allied forces land in Anzio.
Special: Why the Battle of the Bulge matters today, and other links. [ CLICK HERE ]
Aircraft Nose Art: "Honey Chile"
STORY LINE: Krysyna Skarbek, Lady Spy: [ Her Story ] [ The video ] Note: "Pop ups" for ads or programs may appear from this link. They may be deleted or ignored. You need not download a program to watch the video.
Melissa Stoudt: The mom of two sons in the Navy during WWII, she worked in an ammunition plant. She had the idea to use cloth tape to seal boxes of ammo so they could be opened in seconds while keeping the ammo dry, potentially saving the lives of soldiers when time was critical. Her bosses rejected her idea and she went straight to President Roosevelt via a written letter. A few weeks later, she received a response that the Navy was going to “fast track” her idea, and thus duct tape was born.
The Media:
Popular WW2 era songs : Note: "Pop ups" for ads or programs may appear from this link. They may be deleted or ignored. You need not download a program to watch or listen to the video.
"When I Grow Too Old To Dream" An older song that became popular in the 1940's. [Listen to Vera Lynn sing it]
"Praise the Lord And Pass The Ammunition"
"BoogieWoogie Bugle Boy Of Company B" A swinging tune sung by the Andrews Sisters. This number was very popular in the 1940's.
Celebs who served: Betty White [1940's photo ]
Jack Palance
Books: Our Mother's War : Portrait of American women during World War II. [ More ]
SELECTED SITES OF INTEREST:
L C. Herst gallery of fine art [Click here]
The Smart Site for Kittens [Click here]
WWII memoir t-shirts [ Click here ]
