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4th of July
SEEMS WE DON’T SAY IT ENOUGH – SO, I’M TRYING TO FIX THAT RIGHT HERE – GOD BLESS THE USA!!!
We can rant, we can complain and we can thank the troops for giving us the right to do so! Today we celebrate our country’s birthday, traditional BBQ’s, fireworks, family and friends, we have a day off and have a ball! – and to who do we owe it all? You guessed it_____
God Bless Our Troops
THE SOLDIER’S POEM
When this is over And we come home again, Forget the band And cheers from the stand; Just have the things Well in hand – The things we fought for. UNDERSTAND?_____Pfc C.G. Tiggas
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ONLY A SAILOR
____from Anna @ Maiden on the Midway
The moving photographs are courtesy of Don Edrington and netanimations.net.
SO – HAVE FUN, STAY SAFE and BE HAPPY !!
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Farewell Salutes –
Alfred Bouchard – Manchester, NH; USMC, Master Gunnery SGT., Korea and Vietnam
Eugene Butkevich – Brooklyn, NY & W.PalmBch, FL; USMC, WWII and Korea
Arthur “Dick” Clark – Mount Vernon, IL; US Army, Korea
Albert John Edward – NZ; RNZ Army # 14148507, Lance Cpl, pilot
William Gentry – Washington DC; USMC (Ret.), Lt.Colonel
Donald Haskell – Goffstown, NH; US Army, WWII, ETO, medic
Clifford Jones Jr. – Boynton Bch, FL; US Army, Korea
Carmen Edward Mercadante – Amsterdam, NY; US Army, WWII, ETO
Delton Pate – Antlers, OK; US Army Air Corps,127th Engineers, B Co., WWII, PTO
George Rankin – Wichita, KS & W.Palm Bch, FL; US Air Force, Captain, Vietnam
Clarence Wright – Clarksville, TN; US Air Force, MSgt., Korea
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Easter 1950’s Style
A child’s Easter card from the ’50s
I wish ALL who pass by here to have a wonderful weekend, no matter what your religious belief – we are ALL one. I hope this site enhances your memories or knowledge of the eras I speak of and you will try to Remember. I sincerely Thank each and everyone of you for your past and hopefully future cooperation. HAPPY EASTER, FOLKS!!!
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Typical ads in the ’50s
Ready to take that Easter picture ’50s style?
Fancy baking in the ’50s!!
Have a 1950’s Doris Day kind of Easter
Observe a Passover seder.
BUT, NEVER FORGET WHAT THOUSANDS OF OTHERS WENT THROUGH SO THAT YOU COULD HAVE ONE TODAY!!
Captain Emil Kapaun, Chaplain, POW, Hero; Korean War
Men from many countries fought for you.
Further information on Father Kapaun can be located at my site which will lead you to Wiki.
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Farewell Salutes –
Bernie Alwill – Bullard, TX; US Army Air Corps, WWII, E Co/187th Reg/11th A/B, PTO
George “Bill” Bullock – Little Compton, RI & Juno, FL; US Navy, WWII, signalman
Walter “Jim” Hillyer – Christchurch, NZ; Serv.# 275956, 23rd Battalion, WWII
Lathrop Hoffman – South Bend, IN; US Army, WWII, 1stLt., Burma-China Theater
Frank Nowobilski – Tinley Park, IL; US Army, Korea
Gerry Presley – Palm Beach Gardens, FL; US Army, Vietnam
Mark Schindler – Addison, PA; US Army; Korea, Cpl.
Kenneth Toy – Montreal, Can.; Royal Canadian Army, WWII
Katherine Vorel – Downers Grove, IL; WAVES, WWII
Sir Owen (Arthur) Woodhouse – Auckland, NZ; RNZNVR
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1950’s President’s Day
In the 1950’s, there was no President’s Day, the holiday as it is today generated out of the 1980’s when holidays were being reorganized and celebrated on the Monday closest to their actual dates. Therefore, during the Korean War era, the people of the U.S. had George Washington’s birthday to celebrate with family dinners, B-B-Qs and shopping for the best sales, whatever your heart desired. Harry Truman said good-bye and “I Like Ike” was sworn in as President. It was a great time to be growing up and for young WWII families that were just starting out…
Eisenhower sworn in as President
Bye-Bye Harry
Backyard BBQ
Have a beer…
Take a ride in your new 1953 El Dorado
Too cold? Have the family in for dinner…
…or go away for the long weekend.
Only today things seems to be like this……………
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Farewell Salutes –
Joshua Baker – Scarborough, Ontario; Canadian Armed Forces, Corporal, Afghanistan
Frank Burke – Northbrook, IL; US Navy, WWII
Bronze Star
Irving Cohn – Arlington, Heights, IL; US Army, WWII, ETO, Battle of the Bulge, Bronze Star
Vincent Dwyer – Malba, NY & Ft. Lauderdale, FL; US Army, 242nd Infantry/ Rainbow Div., WWII, Purple Heart & Bronze Star
Hugh James Hamilton – Christchurch, NZ; RNZAF # 4215243
Thomas Lindsay, Sr. – Grand Rapids, MI, US Navy, WWII
Sherwood Petry – Venice, FL; US Army, WWII
Leo Schlissel – Tamarac, FL & NYC: US Navy, WWII, PTO
John Tillman Simpson – Greenforest, AR; US Army, WWII
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Labor Day
In the style of the 1950’s, I would like to exhibit how we often celebrate the first Monday of September and honor our workers and their contribution to America.
Thomas Kinkade’s tribute to Indianapolis Speedway
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Share with the rest of us your own stories or those of your families………….
The first NYC Labor Day Parade
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Norman Rockwell’s Labor Day Tribute
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For those of you outside the U.S., please share with us what you, your families and/or your friends might also celebrate around this time of year……………….
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a good old fashioned Labor Day bar-b-que
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Nick Savage racing car 1950
HAVE A FUN AND SAFE HOLIDAY – EVERYBODY!!
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Another wonderful example of Labor Day was posted by a fellow blogger at: see address below: http://lillianscupboard.wordpress.com/2011/09/05/labor-day-in-the-1930s-40s/
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A current story and wonderful tribute……..
80 mile tribute
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Farewell Salutes –
Good Conduct Medals
James Joyner – Bellevue, Nebraska & Arlington, VA; U.S. Coast Guard, Sr. Chief Petty Officer, WWII, Korea & Vietnam
Donald Jackson – Oskaloosa, Iowa & Seattle, WA; U.S. Army, Alaska
Larry Kessinger – Junction City, Kansas & Surprise, AZ; U.S. Air Force, Korean Service Medal, UN Service Medal
Lucille Parsons Balcom – Orange, NJ & Fishers Island, NY; WWII, American Red Cross
Jack Riggle – Arizona; U.S. Navy WWII< PTO
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National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
“…the wrong war in the wrong place at the wrong time.” _______ General Omar Bradley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Armistice signing
No single incident caused the catastrophic events that became WWII and the wars that sprang out of those six years also had their seeds dropped many decades before. Those of you that read my post “Setting the stage for war” at https://pacificparatrooper.wordpress.com/2012/09/14/setting-the-stage-for-war/ or have read the book, The Imperial Cruise by James Bradley, have an idea of which I speak. I could go back into history as far as Marco Polo, but I’ll spare you my rambling.
Teddy Roosevelt declared, “Our future history will be more determined by our position on the Pacific facing China than our position on the Atlantic facing Europe.” He was eager to see American strength spread across Asia just as it had gone across the North American continent. He also stated, “I wish to see the United States as the dominant power on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.” Though he knew very little of the Orient or its culture, he favorite motto – “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” – would cause a ripple that would grow into the tidal wave of conflicts still felt today.
I realize it is unusual to begin a section on Korea with the date that the war came to a close, but the calender of events is unavoidable.
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A look at the “high-life” in the 1950’s ____
It may not look like much – but WE had fun!!
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Farewell Salutes –
Stephen Voss – Boca Raton, FL; U.S. Navy Medic, WWII, 6th Naval Beach Battalion, wounded on Omaha Easy Red II section of Normandy invasion. One year later, invasion of Okinawa.
Sylvia Yelverton – Fitchburg, MA & W.Palm Beach, FL; U.S. Air Force during Korean and Vietnam Wars
John Bretherton – Charleston, SC; U.S. Navy, WWII, on USS Jensen (Atlantic) and Hospital ship, USS Haven (Pacific)
Ernest Bates – Canton, OH; PA & Greenacres, FL; Sgt. U.S. Army Air Corps, WWII
Michael Diesel – Brooklyn, NY & Lake Worth, FL; U.S. Navy, WWII
Samuel Grundfast – Boynton Beach, FL; U.S. Navy, WWII
Robert LaCasse – Millinocket & Skowhegan, ME; US Army, WWII
Ethel Moore – Kamloops, Can. & Los Angeles, CA; RC Army, nurse, WWII, chosen to represent Canada at the coronation of King George VI
Bernard Wallach – Bronx, NY & Lake Worth, FL; U.S. Navy, WWII
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Flag Day
In continuance of the American summer of remembrance, we now have Flag Day. For the readers in other countries, fly your own flag to show your fellow citizens your patriotism.
The Birth of Old Glory
Civil War era
WWII and Korean War
CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE. Have a wonderful day and thank you for your support!!
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Fun notes –
One year ago, the USS Mohawk CGC, a former WWII warship, was sunk off of Sanibel Island, Florida to become a new reef – but now – it will be an underwater art gallery! Austrian photographer, Andreas Franke, has installed 12 images inside the ship encased in steel-framed Plexiglas. Tiny marine organisms are expected to invade the frames and give each display a unique aura. To enhance the project, Franke has superimposed images of models in WWII clothing onto the original photographs that will remain on display until 14 September.
In 1943, the school year was cut short at Hillhouse High School in New Haven, Conn. due to the onset of WWII, the graduating class never had a senior prom. Anthony Pegnataro, 87, former class president, said,” They were dire days, but Americans toughed it out. A prom was the last thing on my mind.” But, 70 years was long enough to wait!! Class of 1943 finally had their prom!!
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Farewell Salutes –
John Albert Barlett – U.S. Navy
Alex “Red” Engel – U.S. Navy, WWII
John L. Mertes – U.S. Marine Corps, WWII
Noel De Cordova, Jr. – Ensign, USN, Korean War. Later, Naval Reserves, retired as captain.
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Christmas in 1940’s style
Christmas wishes from the ’40’s and pacificparatrooper
“new movie – just out”
A wish from all us
Chesterfield ad with Ronald Reagan
The ole home-cooked dinner
’40’s Christmas card
They even had a pin-up girl
Star and Stripes Forever
A patriotic 1940’s wish
To the Military: My prayers and thanks go to you for your service and we all hope to see you soon.
To those who do not celebrate this holiday: I wish you the good blessing and heartfelt emotions that are symbolized in the season.
Thanksgiving – then and now
To all the service men and women, both past and present, who made this Thanksgiving possible. We owe you a debt of Thanks that can never be repaid.
Sights in the newspapers on the home front…
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