Brooches; World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 -- Women; World War, 1914-1918 -- Women
After the United States joined World War I, women with children serving in the military abroad relied upon each other for support and friendship. Late in 1917, these women formally formed the American War Mothers organization. Mothers throughout...
Between 1942 and 1945, during World War II, the U.S. federal government regulated purchases of goods like food and gas. War Ration Books were issued to everyone. Each stamp or coupon authorized the holder to purchase rationed goods in the...
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...
Women volunteered time, knowledge and money to help civilian families in Allied countries during World War II. Whether sorting donated clothing, making bandages and clothing, or making toys for children. United States citizens substantially...
World War, 1914-1918; ; World War, 1914-1918--Equipment and supplies; Military supplies; Military paraphernalia
“Dog Tags” had their beginnings during the Civil War, sometimes only as slips of paper with the soldier’s name written on them. By World War I, the stamped metal tag was worn around the neck. Soldiers relied on the shaving kit and soap box to...
World War, 1914-1918; Savings bonds; Brooches; Jewelry
Show your support for troops in Europe! After the United States entered World War I in 1917, ordinary Americans and celebrities alike enthusiastically “did their part” for the war effort. Celebrities traveled the country selling war bonds....
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Indiana; Grand Army of the Republic; Indiana; Souvenirs (Keepsakes); Richmond (Ind.); Evansville (Ind.); Military decorations; Decorations of Honor
Also known as the War Between the States, the Civil War divided friends and relatives against each other. At the end of the war, soldiers returned home but missed the friendship of fellow soldiers. Many soldiers joined the Grand Army of the...
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;...
The Civil War soldier’s essential equipment was made of leather. The cartridge box was slung over the left shoulder on a leather sling and held 40 rounds of ammunition. The brass “US” was to help weigh the flap down. The cap pouch was hung on...
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;
The Civil War Soldier did not have a lot of space, so what little personal items he could carry had to be small. The “housewife” is a small sewing kit the soldier could use to repair his uniform while on campaign. To help keep clean, the mirror...
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...
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...
Savings bonds; Government securities; Investments; World War, 1939-1941; Indiana
During the early 1940s, the United States issued Defense bonds and stamps to raise money to support the war effort against Germany and Japan. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941, the bonds became war bonds after the United...
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...
During World War II, United States residents pinched and saved so that troops overseas would have the materials and foods they needed. Everyone pitched in. Children helped in many ways. Indianapolis Public School #72 students received this Minute...
Black, Edward, 1853-1871; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Drum; Indiana -- Biography; Crown Hill Cemetery (Marion County, Ind.); United States. Army. Indiana Infantry Regiment, 21st (1861-1863)
Edward Black (1853-1871) of Indianapolis is believed to have been the youngest Civil War soldier. He enlisted as a drummer boy on July 24, 1861 in the 1st Regiment, 21st Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was eight years and almost two months old. He...
Uncle Sam (Symbolic character); Wilson, Samuel, 1766-1854; Costume; World War 1914-1918; World War 1939-1941
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. Artist James...
According to Greek Mythology, the Trojan War was fought between Greece and Troy. The war started when the Trojan prince Paris abducted Helen, wife of Menelaus of Sparta. Surrendering, the Greek soldiers sailed away and left a wooden horse and one...
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; Hat;...
During the U.S. Civil War this hat was authorized for use in 1858, and nicknamed after the future Confederate general who sat on the board to choose the style. While this fine example has most of the trimmings used for dress occasions, like the...
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...
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877); Postwar reconstruction
Would this bag hold your clothes for a long trip? Many northerners carried their belongings in bags like this one, instead of in suitcases, when they moved south following the Civil War to help with the Reconstruction of the South. The presence of...
