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8 August 1944
Look Magazine
Allied Array in Normandy
One image from an article dated August 8 depciting workers from the West Coast praying for servicemen abroad. Photographed are both men and women.
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26 August 1944
Signal Corps
Liberated Paris
One newspaper clipping dated August 26, 1944. The editorial image's caption is entitled, "Liberated Paris." Picture depicts people celebrating the liberation of Paris from the Nazi occupation.
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1944
Hobbies Help Rebuild War Disabled at Campo
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Hobbies Help Rebuild War Disabled at Campo," dated 1944. Consists of rehabilitation efforts at Mitchell Convalescent Hospital for returning veterans from the war.
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1943
Fold-O-Globe
The Modern War and Reference Map
One item identified as a Fold-O-Globe patented by Gerald A. Eddy dated 1943. Contains four pages of different sections of the world showing every continent. Specifically notes the Axis presence throughout the war.
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5 May 1944
Life Magazine
American Invaders Mass in England
One photo essay entitled, "American Invaders Mass in England," dated May 5, 1944. Photographs consist of Dwight D. Eisenhower observing forces training; 100 paratroopers landing; Winston Churchill observing paratroopers with Eisenhower; and other...
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America Prays
One photo essay entitled, "America Prays" dated August 8, 1944. Contains photographs of people praying on D-Day throughout the country. Page on reverse of essay contains photo essay featuring Hedy Lamarr.
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Bradley - a Man Who Wins Battles
One photo essay entitled, "Bradley - a Man Who Wins Battles" dated August 8, 1944. Essay is a feature on General Omar Nelson Bradley. Contains a portrait of Bradley and photographs soldiers from the 34th Division training and serving in Europe. Also...
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Troop Train
One photo essay entitled, "Troop Train" dated August 8, 1944. Pertains to troop trains which move servicemen, military vehicles and weapons around the country. Last page contains an account entitled, "Jungle Adventure" written by Sidney James. This...
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circa 1944
Landing Craft
One photo essay entitled, "Landing Craft" printed by LIFE magazine. Contains descriptions and photographs of different vessels used by the U.S. military for transportation, manouevering and holding servicemen. Last page is of an editorial piece for...
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Waste Can Lose the War
One essay entitled, "Waste Can Lose the War" written by William L. Batt, an American mechanical engineer. Pertains to recycling materials that can be used to produce war supplies such as weapons, gear, spare parts and other items.
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