Originally Posted by
beana51
Reminds all WW2 was a maximum effort by all!..The role of women,being a great part of the effort.not only in the factories ,but in the sky's as well.Remembering those days,moms with kids, Husbands over seas some where,off to the plants,with other women at home picking up the slack.They then the grand parents.Even the younger kids,in Scrap Drives,gathering all Metals and items for the War effort.The Rationing,for food ,and gas!.It was bitter sweet of course,the War took many if not all out of the great depression.for many it was a better home front life,and for so many others it was it was the ultimate effort,They gave it all, never to come home!The Telegram then was a feared thing to receive,they never had good news!.Its called now the Greatest Generation!...I think any American Generation is the Greatest.,if tasked and lead!...But in those days of uncertainty,apprehension, sacrifice,loss of loved ones,No one thought that!..For then nothing was a sure thing,The daily Papers reflecting the now historic battles.,great losses,...The Homes reflected this...those Little banners with a star in home Windows...Some had multiple stars,and some were not Blue,but Gold....Proudly Displayed .Hung with Tears,Pride,and longing.....And So It Was!....Thanx,Most impressive, A Keeper!
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