United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Souvenirs (Keepsakes); 19th century
After the Civil War (1861-1865) in the United States, former soldiers held reunions to rekindle friendships and recall their service. Ribbons commemorating the reunions were worn by attendees. This ribbon was for the 1889 gathering of former Union...
Puppets; Hand puppets; Smokey Bear; Nineteen seventies; United States. Forest Service
Smokey Bear was created in 1944 to be the mascot of the U.S. Forest Service. Smokey was famous for his slogan, “Only YOU can prevent forest fires” and was extremely popular with children for many years. This puppet was made around 1970.
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...
