Image courtesy of the Library of Congress, original link here. While Allied troops served around the globe in the Second World War, civilians served at home in dozens of ways—building and repairing ships, sewing uniforms, producing food, and keeping the factories going. In particular, the needs of the Home Front transformed the lives of many… Continue reading A Real-Life “Rosie”
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Guest Post by Joy Neal Kidney: An Iowa Waitress Became and Officer’s Wife- In Texas
Today, I'm happy to welcome author Joy Neal Kidney! She not only runs a fascinating blog, but she is soon to publish a book telling the story of her family's involvement in World War II, largely told through letters. (Sounds right up the alley of some of this blog's readers, doesn't it? 🙂 ) Today,… Continue reading Guest Post by Joy Neal Kidney: An Iowa Waitress Became and Officer’s Wife- In Texas
“Scrap -Happy Daffy”: Salvage, Scrap and Cartoons in WWII
Welcome to Wednesday, and the last special post in the countdown to my book's launch! Tomorrow, I'll post one last Question of the Day and links to the old ones, but be aware, opportunities to enter the giveaway end at 12 noon PST, so make certain you get your answers in before then! A peek… Continue reading “Scrap -Happy Daffy”: Salvage, Scrap and Cartoons in WWII