United States. Air Force.; United States. Air Force--Uniforms; Military uniforms; Uniforms; Helmets; 1950s
The G-Suit helps keep a pilot safe by protecting the body from extreme gravity forces, or g-forces, when flying at high speeds. This 1950s suit uses technology first developed by Wilbur R. Franks and his team at the University of Toronto in 1941....
Military uniforms; Uniforms; United States. Army. Women's Army Corps; 1960s; Women soldiers; World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, Female
During the 1960s, some women looked to the army for job opportunities and careers. The Women’s Army Corps (WAC) began after the United States entered World War II in 1942. Most women worked in administration, communication and health care fields...
Hats; headgear; Uniforms; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, African American; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--African Americans; United...
During the Civil War, free African Americans wanted to fight for the independence of all African Americans. In 1864, Union General Stephen G. Burbridge formed units made up of "freedmen, ex-slaves, and slaves." The 5th United States...
Military uniforms; Uniforms; 19th century; United States. Army
Celebrate the United States! A young, dancing Uncle Sam entertained audiences about 1900 in this costume. The figure Uncle Sam would gain greater recognition as a symbol of the United States during World War I and World War II.
World War, 1914-1918; Germany; Germany -- Politics and government -- 20th century; Military uniforms; Helmets; Prussia (Germany) -- History
Nothing stands out more in the history of military uniforms than the spiked helmet, or pickelhaube, which literally means "pimple hat." The pickelhaube was originally part of Prussian military headgear. The Prussian King, Friedrich...
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Soldiers -- United States -- History -- 19th century; Soldiers; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Equipment and supplies; Military...
During the U.S. Civil War the normal cap issued by the Federal Government was called a forage cap. The kepi was a fancier version of that. These were usually purchased by the soldier using his own money. Some uniquely uniformed units wore the kepi...
World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 -- Germany; Germany; Germany -- Politics and government -- 20th century; National socialism; Military uniforms; Germany. Luftwaffe; Germany. Luftwaffe -- Uniforms
After World War I and the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was only allowed a small military force. In 1933, the National Socialist German Workers Party came to power and the infamous Third Reich was born. Two years later, the Treaty...
Military uniforms; Uniforms; United States. Navy; United States. Navy--Uniforms; 1950s
This 1950s Navy uniform includes a hat, shirt, jeans and belt. It was for everyday wear instead of formal events requiring a dress uniform. The United States Navy first allowed seamen to wear denim trousers in 1901. From white sailor suits to...
World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 -- Germany; Germany; Germany -- Politics and government -- 20th century; National socialism; Military uniforms; Medals, badges, decorations, etc.
In 1933, the National Socialist German Workers Party came to power and the infamous Third Reich was born. Two years later in 1935, the Treaty of Versailles, which Germany signed after World War I, was renounced and the rise of Adolph Hitler’s...
United States. Navy -- Women; World War 1939-1945; Military uniforms
WAVES were "Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service." During World War II, President Roosevelt created this special division of the Navy shore jobs so that more men would be available for combat. Unlike earlier conflicts when women...
Military uniforms; Uniforms World War 1914-1918; World War, 1914-1918 -- Women; United States. Navy -- Women -- History
During World War I, about 11,275 women served in the Naval Reserve. Female Yeoman, often called Yeomanettes, joined approximately 1500 women serving in the Navy Nurse Corps when the war ended in 1918. Yeomanettes served mostly as secretaries and...
