From September 1, 1939 to September 2, 1945, World War II had a great effect on not only the United States as a whole, but to Marylanders as well. With airplanes becoming one of the main industries and fascinations, lifestyles were molded to suit the times. Take a look at the following images and see if you feel a sense of American pride beaming from Marylanders long ago.
- Pictured here, men are putting the final touches on plastic bomber noses to be used on planes. Photo taken in Baltimore, 1942.
Howard Liberman / Library of Congress LC-USE6-D-004379
- And because plans were a major industry during this time, America’s youth were taught to build models in class. Photo captured in Baltimore in 1944.
Photographer Unknown / Library of Congress LC-USW4-031445
- And here, a Baltimore student tests his model to make sure it flies.
Photographer Unknown / Library of Congress LC-USW4-031442
- Here, President Roosevelt is visiting a Silver Spring church service, encouraging residents to fight for the things they pray for. Circa 1942.
Howard R. Hollem / Library of Congress LC-USE6-D-006812
- A Silver Spring family is welcoming a few of their sons home for the holidays. With six sons total, five joined the Coastguard while the other enlisted in the Army. Photo taken in 1942.
Howard R. Hollem / Library of Congress LC-USE6-D-006814
- A student at Woodrow Wilson High School is inspecting a plane at Stevens Airport in Frederick County, 1943.
Wikimedia Commons / Esther Bubley
- People with more means were also into planes simply as a hobby. Pictured here is the Civilian Pilot Training Program offered at Congressional Airport in Rockville, 1941.
Wikimedia Commons / Vachon, John
- This young lad waits to watch planes fly overhead on July 4th, 1942 in Dentsville. Patriotic pride was high during this time.
Wikimedia Commons / Marjory Collins
- Folks pay tribute to the American flag on Memorial Day, 1942. Photo captured in Greenbelt.
Wikimedia Commons / Marjory Collins
- A proud Boy Scout poses, rigged out for the occasion in Greenbelt, 1942.
Wikimedia Commons / Marjory Collins
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Howard Liberman / Library of Congress LC-USE6-D-004379
Photographer Unknown / Library of Congress LC-USW4-031445
Photographer Unknown / Library of Congress LC-USW4-031442
Howard R. Hollem / Library of Congress LC-USE6-D-006812
Howard R. Hollem / Library of Congress LC-USE6-D-006814
Wikimedia Commons / Esther Bubley
Wikimedia Commons / Vachon, John
Wikimedia Commons / Marjory Collins
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