| Description: |
In 1992, a boy and a girl sit on cushions on the floor and ask their grandmother if their grandfather ever served in a war. She says to forget their grandfather; shell tell them about her time as a WAVE in World War II. Image Access WideTEK 25 Wasnt Grandpap in any war? He told me about his grandfather in World War I and his great, great, great gran--. Never mind Grandpa! And any great greats--shut that television off and Ill tell you about my experience as a WAVE in World War II--my one sister was a WAC another a marine and a cousin was a SPAR--well--. Mother said youd have died long ago if you hadnt had that training--. Today second anniversary of the WAVEs. 1942. 1945. 1992. July 29. |
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| Origin: | 2014 |
| Created By: |
Karl Kae Knecht |
| Source: |
http://digital.evpl.org/cdm/ref/collection/karlknecht/id/1575 |
| Collection: |
Karl K. Knecht Collection |
| Copyright: |
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| Subjects: |
WWII Genre Scene Evansville (Ind.) -- History -- Caricatures and cartoons United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century -- Caricatures and cartoons Caricatures and cartoons -- United States World War, 1939-1945 |
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