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[World War II Victory Ribbon]

World War II Victory Medal Ribbon. Awarded for service in the Armed Forces of the United States between 1941-1946.

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[World War II Victory Ribbon]

World War II Victory Medal Ribbon. Awarded for service in the Armed Forces of the United States between 1941-1946.

GLC09620.417.02

[Distinguished Flying Cross Ribbon]

Distinguished Flying Cross Medal Ribbon. Awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while flying for the armed services.

Robert L. Stone was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1945 for a mission where all of the bombs dropped hit the...

GLC09620.418.01

[Distinguished Flying Cross Ribbon]

Distinguished Flying Cross Medal Ribbon. Awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while flying for the armed services.

Robert L. Stone was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1945 for a mission where all of the bombs dropped hit the...

GLC09620.418.02

[FR-666 WW II Japanese Artillery Powder Charge Silk Bags]

A number of FR-666 Japanese artillery powder charge silk bags sewn together. Japanese characters and symbols of cross cannons are printed on the silk bags. There is a trace of black residue along the bottom half from gunpowder.

GLC09620.419

[Records Jacket]

A records jacket with Robert L. Stone's name written in the top right corner. This folder contained collateral documents when the collection was donated. It originally was meant for service record and allied papers. It can also be used as a...

GLC09620.420

[Paper Name Plate belonging to Richard J. DiChristina]

One paper nameplate belonging to Richard J. DiChristina dated 1969.

GLC09626.01.05

American Airlines boarding pass

American Airlines boarding pass, Flight 433 04. On the back there is a note stating, "Home on Pass July 4-6"

GLC09626.05.02

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards ; 1. Reds Invade South Korea

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "1. Reds Invade South Korea," illustrating a North Korean military tank and airplane carrying out an attack against South Korea in June 1950, reverse side of card describes North Korea crossing the...

GLC09627.01

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 2. MacArthur Heads UN Forces

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "2. MacArthur Heads UN Forces," consisting of a portrait of General Douglas MacArthur with an ablazed North Korean tank in the background. Reverse side contains a propaganda narrative by which United...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 3. Slave Labor

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "3. Slave Labor," depicting Russian prisoners working in a field while a officer points a weapon at the prisoners. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative describing concentration camps under Soviet...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 4. "Mustangs" Rout Red Planes

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "4. 'Mustangs'
Rout Red Planes," consisting of a scene of air planes engaged in combat. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that describes the Battle over Suwon Airfield, detailing the United...

GLC09627.04

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 5. Hill 303

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "5. Hill 303," depicting an execution of GI soldiers by North Korean firing squad. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative describing the massacre of Hill 303. The text illustrates North Korean...

GLC09627.05.01

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 5. Hill 303

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "5. Hill 303," depicting an execution of GI soldiers by North Korean firing squad. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative describing the massacre of Hill 303. The text illustrates North Korean...

GLC09627.05.02

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 6. Landing at Inchon

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "6. Landing at Inchon," depicting "GI" soldiers arriving on the shores of Inchon. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that describes arrival of "GI" soldiers aiding the South Korean military...

GLC09627.06.01

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 6. Landing at Inchon

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "6. Landing at Inchon," depicting "GI" soldiers arriving on the shores of Inchon. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that describes arrival of "GI" soldiers aiding the South Korean military...

GLC09627.06.02

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 7. Trouble on the Docks

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "7. Trouble on the Docks" depicting an arm-to-arm combat between French protesters and with Indochine officers at a dock. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that describes communists attempting...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 8. Bridging a Stream Under Fire

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "8. Bridging a Stream Under Fire" depicting an explosion at a soldier's bridge construction site. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that describes an occasion where was being built by "GI"...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 9. Police State

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "9. Police State" depicting two officers arresting a civilian in a nondescript railway station. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative illustrating censorship of political beliefs in police states...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 10. Lieutenant Russell Brown

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "10. Lieutenant Russell Brown" of a portrait of pilot Lt. Russell Brown climbing into a cockpit, two aircrafts in the background, one falling from an airstrike. Reverse side contains propaganda...

GLC09627.10

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 11. Fleeing the Reds

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "11. Fleeing the Reds" depicting a scene of "Koreans" fleeing, the picture shows overcrowding, and peoplepouring over cliffs. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that mentions people escaping...

GLC09627.11.01

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 11. Fleeing the Reds

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "11. Fleeing the Reds" depicting a scene of "Koreans" fleeing, the picture shows overcrowding, and people falling over edges. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that mentions people escaping...

GLC09627.11.02

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 12. Heroes of Turkey

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "12. Heroes of Turkey" depicting Turkish and Chinese soldiers engaged in hand-to-hand combat. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative regarding Turkish forces aiding against North Korea. Text...

GLC09627.12

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 13. Putting Out Atomic Fire

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "13. Putting Out Atomic Fire" depicting a scene of firefighters attempting to extinguish a fire. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative regarding the effects of an atomic bomb. Text mentions a...

GLC09627.13

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 14. Sabres Win Air Battle

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "14. Sabres Win Air Battle" depicting two models of jet planes falling during an air strike. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative regarding the difference between F-86 Sabres, F80 Shooting Stars...

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