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The scene is “Somewhere in France” during the first world war, in recognition of the much-needed help France provided America during the American Revolution. Between 1778 and 1782 the French provided supplies, arms and ammunition, uniforms, and, most importantly, troops and naval support to the beleaguered Continental Army. The French navy transported reinforcements, fought off a British fleet, and protected Washington’s forces in Virginia.
French aristocrat and military officer Marquis de Lafayette fought in the American Revolutionary War, commanding American troops in several battles, including the siege at Yorktown. He served as a major-general in the Continental Army under George Washington. Wounded during the Battle of Brandywine, he still managed to organize a successful retreat.
Back in France, Lafayette helped launch the French Revolution in 1789. He served in the National Assembly and drafted the Declaration of the Rights of Man.
Author James Michener, a former U.S. Navy officer, was an embedded reporter on aircraft carriers during the Korean War. His book, “The Bridges at Toko-Ri,” details the experiences of Navy pilots in the Korean War as they undertake a mission to destroy heavily protected bridges in enemy territory. The book was made into a film of the same name in 1954, starring Grace Kelly and William Holden. Here is a clip of the low fuel carrier landing from the film:
Frank A. Leyendecker - Cover of "Life" magazine for 2 February, 1922. Cover by F. A. Leyendecker Scanned by Infrogmation from original in own collection at the time and lightly photoshopped to remove some age blemishes. Previously uploaded by Infrogmation to en:Wikipedia 11:50, 8 February 2004
Life Magazine cover "The Flapper" by Frank Xavier Leyendecker, 2 February, 1922
Photos by Francis Fuerst accompanying an article entitled 'Speaking of pictures - a young Italian girl likes to imitate olive trees'. The girl's name is Assuntina.
Life Magazine, 17 February 1947
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This series is made with an unabashed nod to John Seven whose work is a constant source of inspiration.
Advertisement in the October 12, 1942 issue of Life Magazine, from the Ethyl Corporation pushing a mail-in offer for an illustrated book of names, so you can figure out what your name means.
"What's in a name?"
"Genevieve - means 'white as sea foam'"
"Archibald - means 'bold, valiant, daring'"
"Celine - means 'one who commands'"
"Edward - means 'happy guard'"
"Ethyl - is a trade mark name. It stands for antiknock fluid made only by the Ethyl Corporation."
I have never in my life seen Campbell's Cream of Spinach Soup in a store. I'm not sure when Campbell's took this out of their sales arsenal, but from this day forward, I will thank the Lord above that it is gone.
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Designer: Preparatory Committee of the East China Branch of the Chinese People's Committee to Preserve World Peace and to Oppose American Aggression (中国人民保卫世界和平反对美国侵略委员会华东总分会筹委会)
Ca. 1951
The world's headquarters of reaction and corruption, the United States, is a degenerate imperialist country
Quan shijie fandong duoluode daben ying Meiguo shi fuxiude diguo zhuyi guojia (全世界反动堕落的大本营美国是腐朽的帝国主义国家)
Call nr.: PC-195a-s-003 (Private collection)
More? See: chineseposters.net
One of three photos of two young women in pajamas taken what appears to be a hotel room. Photos were found on eBay.
Palmolive soap advertisement from November 16, 1942 issue of Life Magazine.
"Hold your man - with soft... kissable skin"
"Now more than ever... keep that schoolgirl complexion"