Just about every aspect of American life was effected by WWII and sports was no exception.
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VOLUME 22 ISSUE – 3RD AND 4TH QUARTER, 2021
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Remembering the Holiday Tunes of WWII
As we look to another holiday season with servicemen and women stationed abroad, it evokes the seasonal songs written during WWII. Soldiers and their families, separated often by thousands of miles, listened to songs like White Christmas and I’ll Be Home for Christmas, and dreamt of the day they would be reunited with their loved … read more »
WWII and the Nylon Riots!
Nylons, which were first introduced by DuPont at the 1939 New York World’s Fair, went on sale May 15, 1940. Not to be confused with panty hoses that weren’t introduced until the 1960s , nylons were a huge success and DuPont sold an incredible 64 million pairs in its first year. But as WWII raged … read more »
On The Air: Radio Through World War II
The relatively new use of radio played an important role in both World Wars, but it took broadcasters and the US government until the 1940s to harness the use of this far-teaching tool and bring the war into American’s homes and unite the nation.
VOLUME 22 ISSUE – 2ND QUARTER, 2021
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WOW: WWII & the Changing Role of Women in Comics
Most of us have heard of Wonder Woman, the most popular female comic book superhero of all time. She was created by Harvard-educated psychologists William Moulten Marsten and H. G. Peter and introduced in All-Star Comics in October 1941. By early 1942 Wonder Woman was on the cover of a new comic book, Sensation Comics. … read more »
Protecting the Home Front
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) was originally established under the President as part of the Office of Emergency Preparedness in May 1941. It was created to coordinate state and federal measures to protect citizens in case of war emergencies. The federal government sponsored public service announcements to promote participation in the drills and blackouts … read more »
Betty Crocker: WWII’s Home Front Helper
Betty Crocker was created by Marjorie Husted in 1921 as the face of the Washburn-Crosby flour milling company. Betty Crocker served an important role in the company, serving as correspondent to their consumers seeking information and advice. In 1924 Betty Crocker became the spokeswoman for the company’s daytime radio “BC Cooking School of the Air,” … read more »
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Make Em Laugh: Film Comedians of WWII
A theater experience often included newsreels that provided much needed news on the progress of the war and an animated cartoon, often featuring Bugs Bunny or Daffy Ducky outsmarting a caricatured enemy. The government’s propaganda department urged Hollywood studios to use their influence to gain American support for the war. Many feature films of the … read more »
The USO: A Home Away From Home
I recently purchased a used book on EBay, Good Girls, Good Food, Good Fun: the Story of USO Hostesses During World War II by Meghan K. Winchell. I was both excited and sadden when I opened it and read the inscription dated Dec. 2017. “Dear Denice, I hope this book will act as a reminder … read more »