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Posted 8 months, 13 days ago
justinsalv
(22 items)
bought a lot of WWII paper items and this was in it. WWII Photo.
from wikipedia
The United States Navy grew rapidly in World War II (1941-45), and played the central role in the war against Japan, and a major role in the wars against Germany and Italy.
The U.S. Navy grew into a formidable force in the years prior to World War II, with battleship production being restarted in 1937, commencing with the USS North Carolina (BB-55). Though ultimately unsuccessful, Japan attempted to allay this strategic threat with the 1941 surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Following American entry into the war, the U.S. Navy grew tremendously as the United States was faced with a two-front war on the seas. It achieved notable acclaim in the Pacific Theater, where it was instrumental to the Allies' successful "island hopping" campaign.[1] The U.S. Navy fought six great battles with the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN): the Attack on Pearl Harbor, Battle of the Coral Sea, the Battle of Midway, the Battle of the Philippine Sea, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and the Battle of Okinawa.[2]
Nice WW2 navy photo. I like the large flag in the backdrop.
Desirability and value is increased due to the subject being African American.
Scott
In the time period of this photo, black sailors were limited to assignments where they could work. They were often used as service personnel (valet) for officers, cooks, barbers and supply handlers. Those roles & restrictions were later taken over by Filipino Sailors and the black sailors began working in every other area of the Navy including as ship Captains and Admirals.
Navy women were limited to the fields in which they could work, but under President Ronald Reagan these restrictions were largely if not entirely removed. The restrictions placed at that time by congress was that women could not serve on "combatant ships." Under President Jimmy Carter, women were placed on ships, but to abide by the instructions of Congress, he first had their big guns taken off. With the wisdom of politicians, it was determined it was better for women to be on defenseless ships than ones that could protect themselves or be used in an attack
Today, men and women of every race serve on U.S. Navy Combatant Ships around the world with little or no role restrictions.
wow Thanks for the Info