#WarEffort

[sandyhookhistory]

Good evening, everyone, and Happy Valentine's Day! The 14th fell on a Sunday in 1943, and things were finally starting to look up from where we had been a year earlier. Americans can always find the best in even the worst situations, so the show went on with these lighthearted messages of affection, which span the war years. They may seem cheesy or lame, but during those dark days of 1941-42, and the climb out from them in 1943, we needed as many cute and lighthearted feelings that we could get our hands on. These are relatively small, and printed on generally rough and thin paper. Thusx they were easy to mass produce and easily mailed. As this is a mix of pre/early war through at least 1943 valentines, you'll see both the old WW1 helmets and the M1 "steel pots," WAACs (not WACs... yet), early jeeps, and prototype tanks. I'm sure that more than a fair share of these, and their counterparts, made their way through Fort Hancock during The War. Without a doubt, they would have been available at the Post Exchange. Enjoy, everyone! Happy Valentine's Day! 🇺🇲🇺🇲 ** Please Like & Follow "Sandy Hook History" on Facebook & Instagram for more amazing maritime and military histories of the Garden State and New York Harbor as well as a review of the 80th Anniversary of the Battle Of The Atlantic and World War 2** 🇺🇲🇺🇲 #visitmonmouth #newjerseybuzz #thejournalnj #locallivingnj #journeythroughjersey #centraljerseyexists #discovernj #yesnj #newjerseyhistory #newjerseyforyou #sandyhookbeach #sandyhooknj #sandyhookhistory #forthancockhistory #forthancock #vintagestylevintagevalues #vintagestyleandvintagevalues #homefront #wareffort #vintagevalentines #vintageholiday #moralebooster #vintagejeep #vintagegreetingcards #battleoftheatlantic #theyrecute #oldvalentines #americanwayoflife #vintagecouple #vintagecouples (at Fort Hancock, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/Coql0RRN-vT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[curiouscatalog]

Falls, C. B. (Charles Buckles), 1874-1960. Books wanted for our men in camp and "over there". United States, 1918?

Poster WWI MISC .B66 E1-O

[formfollowsfunctionjournal]

An apprentice in the machine shop, arc welder training & adjusting the output of a motor generator, shown in his weldering outfit. NYA (National Youth Administration) Center, Brooklyn, New York. Fritz Henley, Aug 1942 #vintageworkwear #welding #weldinggear #weldingjacket #suede #weldingmask #ww2 #1940s #wareffort #workshirt #chambray #fitzhenley #apron #vintagephoto https://www.instagram.com/p/CDE0y44j0Ke/?igshid=1lfe11uai7px1

[soumil]

[americanmachine]

I could say it’s been real. I could say it’s been fun. I cannot really say that it’s been real fun. Have you ever had one of those jobs where it was kind of cool to be a part of the process, but otherwise just really sucked for one reason or another? Glad to see these double Skip Tooth/Skip Space Splined shafts make like Elvis, and leave the building. 😎 #dontgoawaymad #justgoaway #butIjest #DOD #wareffort https://www.instagram.com/p/CBq9YfPJQPG/?igshid=1orfhuctzpj1t

[ultraman13]

#ww2 #wareffort in WW2 The American government estimated needed to raise $300 billion to fight both Japan and Germany and through Hollywood and war bonds they actually raised 800 billion!! https://www.instagram.com/p/B0KemlCnrwY/?igshid=kpn9fqgvshe8

[bygonely]

Scrap For Victory: During World War II Americans Contributed Scrap Metal To The War Efforts

[flagbearer]

A timeless message ⛽ Photo via @silodrome × #silodrome #ww2 #savegas #rollerskates #rollerskating #drivetastefully #wareffort #worldwar2 #bnw #bnwphotography #photography #vintage #retro #oldschool #gasprices https://instagr.am/p/CbKGnDRAymA/

[laurieschechter]

Actress Rita Hayworth participates in the scrap metal recycling campaign by donating her car’s bumper in response to the call for bumpers and other non-essential metal car parts for the war effort in Hollywood. Hayworth has also been selling war bonds. #oldhollywood #wareffort #ritahayworth #moviestar https://www.instagram.com/p/BqG007XHWez/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x28031wadjbe

[malialaka]

Happy Veterans Day to all the Veterans out there, I thank you ❣️💪🏻🇺🇸💋❤️ Thank you to all the brave souls that have answered a higher calling to protect this country and our freedoms no matter the cost, no matter the opinion of others, they do what's right without Thanks and protect the free speech and rights we all so generously take for granted. I don't. Thank you for being more brave then I could, thank you for protecting our America❣️🙏🏻💪🏻👏🏻🙌🏻❣️Rosie's getting down to business today!! 💪🏻❤️ That one time when @sadielasalle_ asalle played tough to be the spokesmodel for www.imperialwelders.com PC: @bluedecemberpro 💪🏻 #neverthegirlnextdoor 💋❤️ #supportourveterans #veteransday #rosie #wahinetoa #chickswhorip #manawahinemovement #rosietheriveter #ww2 #hardwork #cosplay #spokesmodel #imperialwelders #girlswithtattoos #inkedgirls #vintagestyle #1940s #wareffort #pinupmodel #bayareapinup #picoftheday #inkedgirls #inked #supportthosewhosupportus #supportourtroops #godblessamerica #thankyou #grateful #proud #pinupsforvets #sadielasalle https://www.instagram.com/p/BqDtGp_HI6Z/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hrayl2c021yk

[curiouscatalog]

Barney, Maginel Wright, 1877-1966. War gardens victorious. Washington, D.C. : National War Garden Commission, 1919

Poster WWI WGC .W37 E1

[waynelvslcy]

It's Veteran's Day. In September of 1943, while Desi was enlisted in the Army, Lucy and other Hollywood stars were doing their part for the war effort when they embarked on a 21 day, 16 city war bond drive tour. For the 25th anniversary of the introduction of War Bonds, Lucy briefly revisits those days as she narrates a 1966 promotional video and in these clips mentions the contributions of all those in the movie making industry who served —even the non-enlisted like her friend, Carole Lombard. Thank you to ALL who served! #lucilleball #victorytour #oldhollywood #veteransday #wareffort #1943 #paradeofstars #parade #warbonds #carolelombard #waynelvslcy https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck0z-biOg2d/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[formfollowsfunctionjournal]

A worker at the Willow Run bomber plant installs screws in one end of a wing segment. A key chain clip secured at the lower section of his suspenders holds an ID tag for either the employee or a tool ID tag & a key possibly for a work locker. Washtenaw County Michigan. Ann Rosener, July 1942 #vintageworkwear #covertcloth #workshirt #slacks #trousers #pants #workcap #cap #hat #denim #chambray #saltandpepper #ww2 #1940s #wareffort #vintagestyle #ruggedstyle #vintagemenswear https://www.instagram.com/p/CC6eqpDjTcP/?igshid=1w39mcgksyl2o

[soumil]

Rosie The riveter We can do it!

Rosie the Riveter is an allegorical cultural icon in the United States who represents the women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II.

Poster’s stereotype is its message to empower women that women can do anything at all even if it is a job so archetypical to men like working in the factories, Women as her are portrayed attractive and confident. The poster uses Symbolism of a physically strong women to break down the boundaries and social norms.

A high demand of the wartime economy called for a re-evaluation of American women’s roles in society.

In 1942, Pittsburgh artist J. Howard Miller was hired by the Westinghouse Company’s War Production Coordinating Committee to create a range of propaganda posters to encourage women to join the war effort, the Rosie the Riveter image not only exemplified the nationalism felt amongst U.S. citizens but also came to represent the generation of women who broke down societal boundaries

Poster’s information/message and call to action: -was to To inspire specifically the employees at Westinghouse Electric to keep churning out plastic helmet liners for the US war effort. In the face of acute wartime and labor shortage; the poster was aimed at encouraging those women who had never before held jobs to join the workforce.

Geraldine Hoff Doyle was the unwitting model for the “We Can Do It!” poster of a woman flexing her biceps in a factory during World War II. An image that then became a symbol for the new role of women in American society, encouraging/ invigorating women to join the war effort, which later inspired the feminist movement in 21st century.

The poster connects with the audience from the feeling of empowerment that women get from the look of the image of Ms. Doyle posing powerful and confident. This reminds them how they are suppressed daily when they feel powerless among a patriarchal society which wants you to believe that you are delicate and less powerful despite this, the poster creates an image of the type of women they want to see themselves to be, that is strong and confident with their heads held high.

The poster made women feel the Feeling of patriotism and work together in the effort.

Women responded to the call of need by stepping up to their duty, country was displaying positions filling with women that were traditionally filled by men.

[marlakeownphotography-blog]

I got to meet Mary Torres, an original Rosie the Riveter as part of the Valor Games Far West closing ceremony. Turning 95 in a couple days, she sure did make me keep up with her from behind the lens! After Pearl Harbor, Mary left her home in Pennsylvania fresh out of high school...waiting for her parents to go to church so she could run away to California to help the war effort. She walked four miles to work her first month in Sacramento and survived on saltines and fallen roadside orchard oranges while she waited for her paycheck. Wanting to do more than be an inventory clerk she quickly moved to Oakland where she became a welder in a shipyard. A true inspiration if you ask me. . . . . . . . . #marytorres #rosietheriveter #badassat95 #marlakeownphotography #valorgamesfarwest #coastguardisland #taskforceiso #havecamerawilltravel #adaptivesports #wareffort #journeymanwelder #shipwelder #inspirationalwoman #wecandoit #wwii #wonderwoman #womenmakinghistory (at Coast Guard Island)