![3733458] Soldiers of Freedom. An Illustrated History of African Americans in the Armed Forces....](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3733458_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&v=1684785931)
A chronological and heavily-illustrated overview of the role of Black Americans in America’s military since the American Revolution all the way up the Afghanistan. “This..... Read More about Soldiers of Freedom. An Illustrated History of African Americans in the Armed Forces
![3733452] Combattre Premier De La 464th Aero Squadron. Somewhere in France. Aug 7, 1918. 464th...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3733452_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&v=1684370201)
Rare. This item served as a commemorative booklet, a program for an evening of squadron entertainment, and contains a 1-page “snapshot” regimental history of the..... Read More about Combattre Premier De La 464th Aero Squadron. Somewhere in France. Aug 7, 1918
![3733323] “To the Women of Canada.” First World War Canadian Expeditionary Force recruiting...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3733323_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&v=1679954613)
A recruitment leaflet issued by the Royal Grenadiers Overseas Battalion, 123rd Canadian Expeditionary Force urging women to shun and shame men refusing to fight in..... Read More about “To the Women of Canada.” First World War Canadian Expeditionary Force recruiting broadside
![3733198] First World War-Era Florida women’s display at the Hernando County, Florida...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3733198_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&v=1677027805)
This unusual ca. 1918 photograph illustrates the home front contributions of Hernando County women to aid the war effort. The image shows an elaborate, prominently..... Read More about First World War-Era Florida women’s display at the Hernando County, Florida Courthouse
![3733196] Ca. 1940s St. Petersburg, Florida Military or Veterans Parade. Unkwn](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3733196_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&v=1677027805)
Snapshot photograph of the color guard leading a parade down St. Petersburg’s Central Avenue. The parade may have been a WWII-era bond rally or a...... Read More about Ca. 1940s St. Petersburg, Florida Military or Veterans Parade
![3733123] Civil Readjustment Letter [18 issues; later, Navy Veteran]. Navy Department](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3733123_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&v=1677027796)
Eighteen issues from this post World War II U.S. Navy newsletter about medical, occupational, educational, and social support and training for injured sailors readjusting to..... Read More about Civil Readjustment Letter [18 issues; later, Navy Veteran
![3731940] French Baby Fund Festival Exhibition. Liberty Cottage. Boston Common. [opening lines]. Anon](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731940_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&v=1664409554)
“Our Fathers are Fighting in France.” A rare and unrecorded first World War photo-illustrated broadside documenting a little-known display of Franco-American friendship. Across America, various..... Read More about French Baby Fund Festival Exhibition. Liberty Cottage. Boston Common. [opening lines
![3731890] Poems and Editorials of Arthur Hurt Taylor. Arthur Hurt Taylor, 1880–1917](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731890_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&v=1662667656)
First and sole edition of this memorial collection of writings by teacher, soldier, poet, and journalist, Arthur Hurt Taylor. Among Hart’s editorials printed here are..... Read More about Poems and Editorials of Arthur Hurt Taylor
![3731514] Nine Real Photo Postcards from the American Legion Parade at the 1927 National...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731514_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&v=1645196913)
Photo documentation of a little-remembered international Franco-American event. In 1927, special trains and ocean lines were chartered to bring almost 10,000 American Legionnaires to Paris..... Read More about Nine Real Photo Postcards from the American Legion Parade at the 1927 National Convention in Paris
![3730793] [Labor Strikes against Black Americans] Notice to all employees of Philadelphia...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3730793_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&v=1647918301)
Unrecorded World War II military directive issued to employees of the Philadelphia Transportation Company on strike in protest against Black employees taking on non-menial jobs..... Read More about Labor Strikes against Black Americans] Notice to all employees of Philadelphia Transportation...
![3729955] [Harry S. Truman:] Come On, Movie-Goers Let’s Finish the Job! [Two Post-Second World...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3729955_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&v=1610392077)
Two immediate post-WW II American movie theater posters advertising and promoting the sale of U.S. Treasury bonds during the early presidency of Harry S. Truman..... Read More about Harry S. Truman:] Come On, Movie-Goers Let’s Finish the Job! [Two Post-Second World War...
![3729451] The Senate and the Versailles Mandate System. Rayford Logan, 1897–1981](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3729451_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&v=1597517359)
First edition of this examination of the Versailles Treaty that ended the First World War with a particular focus on the “Armenia Question.” The author..... Read More about The Senate and the Versailles Mandate System
![3729392] The Negro in West Virginia. Report of T. Edward Hill, Director Bureau of Negro Welfare...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3729392_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&v=1594151785)
Snapshot of Black lives in West Virginia in 1921–1922. Includes statistics and reports on population, agriculture, labor and industry, inter-racial relations, health, education, home ownership..... Read More about The Negro in West Virginia. Report of T. Edward Hill, Director Bureau of Negro Welfare and...
![3728752] [Aberdeen, Maryland:] “Ordnance Joe of the USO” [opening lines]. Unk](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3728752_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&v=1557936754)
With bold lettering, this ephemeral and off-the-cuff broadside brings a little levity during the second World War. “Who is the Most Popular Soldier at Aberdeen?”..... Read More about Aberdeen, Maryland:] “Ordnance Joe of the USO” [opening lines
![3728703] The Negro in the Armed Forces. Seymour J. Schoenfeld](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3728703_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&v=1556576102)
War-time patriotic book offering insight into African Americans serving in the United States military. Chapters address military history and traditions of Blacks, “some important consideration..... Read More about The Negro in the Armed Forces
![3728423] Mine More Coal, President Wilson Demands Coal to Win the War. [caption title]. Woodrow...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3728423_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&v=1574180564)
WWI-era poster calling on operators and workers “to assume the burden of producing an ample supply of coal” to win the war: “The existing scarcity..... Read More about Mine More Coal, President Wilson Demands Coal to Win the War. [caption title
![3728388] Keep ‘em Flying! [Second World War homefront poster]. artist C C. Beall, author Jack...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3728388_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&v=1548868044)
Patriotic Second World War poster, a superb example, by American illustrator C.C. Beall, issued by the United States Army Recruiting Service. The design of the..... Read More about Keep ‘em Flying! [Second World War homefront poster
![3725045] “Business is Booming in Italy, Members of a Negro Mortar Company of the 92nd Division...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3725045_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&v=1534362299)
A compelling World War II combat photograph depicting African-American troops at the front. The images captures members of a mortar company of the 92nd Infantry..... Read More about “Business is Booming in Italy, Members of a Negro Mortar Company of the 92nd Division Praise...
![3725044] The Avenue of the Allies and Victory [Zelia Hoffman; her copy]. Alfred Noyes, Childe...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3725044_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&v=1654200427)
World War I poems by English poet Alfred Noyes, finely printed and bound, published by the Book Committee of the Art War Relief in New..... Read More about The Avenue of the Allies and Victory [Zelia Hoffman; her copy
