American Memorial Cemetery
“We have asked for nothing except enough ground to bury them in, and otherwise we have returned home… to live our own lives in peace.”
Tagged: Navy
USS Enterprise
“Artist’s conception of the 1101-foot long, 252-foot canted deck Attack Carrier, the Navy’s most powerful offensive weapon. Built by the...
The U-505 Submarine
“On June 4, 1944, a German submarine known as the U-505 was prowling off the coast of West Africa on...
Women in Military Service
For Postcard Friendship Friday — and the Friday before we celebrate our Independence Day — I would like to present...
Conference Building, Navy Yard, Portsmouth, N.H.
This postcard is made of actual leather, which was apparently something of a novelty back in the day. It’s still...
Down But Not Out
“December 7, 1941, Japan’s sneak attack on Pearl Harbor sinks the Arizona, Oklahoma and Utah. The Oklahoma was salvaged and...
United States Wireless Station, Fort Myer, Va.
The description on the back of this card is so long that there’s only about an inch of space in...
Veterans Memorial, Landis Park, Vineland, NJ
This is a memorial in my hometown which is inscribed with the names of all the local folks who have...
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