Tag Archives: World War Two

I Just Discovered More Postcards

Posted on October 27, 2020 by swabby429

My father was a prolific pack-rat, but he was not a hoarder in the popular sense of the word. When he wasn’t designing and building bridges and highways, he was collecting antiques and vintage stuff to sell. He actually sold … Continue reading →

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An Old USAAF War Map

Posted on November 11, 2018 by swabby429

I have a World War Two air navigation map from the United States Army Air Forces in my map collection to share with you today. It came from the estate of an Army veteran, so it’s something appropriate to ponder … Continue reading →

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The Omaha Bee-News December 28, 1930

Posted on May 15, 2018 by swabby429

December 28th was just another Sunday in 1930. The Great Depression had been underway for over a year. Herbert Hoover was the US President and the 71st Congress was in session. The Executive Branch and the Congressional Branch were both … Continue reading →

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Languishing

Posted on March 6, 2018 by swabby429

I don’t remember the exact reason Jorge changed the topic of our discussion from pleasantries to languishing and wasting away. He just suddenly began talking about the fate of the countless people existing in refugee prison camps in underdeveloped nations. We … Continue reading →

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Yank Magazine, September 7, 1945

Posted on July 25, 2017 by swabby429

Yank magazine was one of those morale building things regularly passed out to soldiers in World War Two along with cigarettes and chewing gum. It was positive propaganda, cartoons, and pin-up girls–just the right thing in the mind -numbing pressure of … Continue reading →

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LOOK September 10, 1940

Posted on July 22, 2017 by swabby429

A magazine from dad’s old stash is probably one of the most interesting periodicals I’ve ever held in my hands. The publication date is one year before the tragic attack on Pearl Harbor. The issue of LOOK is a glimpse … Continue reading →

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“Our Army” (Magazine)

Posted on June 7, 2017 by swabby429

The job of sorting through the last of dad’s old stuff in the attic is moving into its final phases. Tomorrow, is the deadline to have everything removed from the property.  This week I went through the stacks of magazines … Continue reading →

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