By mid-1942 Patriotism was taking hold in this country. Hundreds of magazines placed the Flag on the cover of their July edition. At the same time young men were being drafted and efforts to support the war effort were well underway.




"Magazines nationwide featured the American Flag on their covers. Adopting the Slogan United We Stand, hundreds of publications waved the stars and stripes to promote national unity, rally support for the war, and celebrate Independence Day."

 

For whatever reason, Dad enlisted in the US Navy on June 29, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA. These two photos were probably taken in front of the local corner grocery store while he was on annual leave from the Newport, RI Training Station August 6 - 13, 1942. During his leave, Dad met his future wife "Blondie" at the Kennywood Amusement Park in West Mifflin, PA. Dad is pictured with Gibby, a friend who also recently joined the US Armed Forces.