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World War I era Yeomen (F) -- Activities --
Victory Liberty Loan drive in New York City, May 1919
Though World War I combat operations ended with the Armistice
on 11 November 1918, the costs of the war and its greatly expanded
military continued. Like the wartime expenses, these were largely
funded though savings bond sales. The year 1919 saw an extensive Victory Liberty Loan campaign, and in May of that year Yeomen
(F), including a contingent from Washington, D.C., participated
in a parade and other war bond activities in New York
City. This page features photographs of "Yeomanettes" taking part in that city's Victory Liberty Loan fund drive.
Other views related to Yeoman (F) during the May 1919 New York
war bond campaign, and in the Victory Liberty Loan in general, are
seen in the following pages:
Yeomen (F) Activities -- Scenes in Navy
Department Offices in Washington, DC; and
Yeomen (F) Activities -- Recreation.
For other views of World War I era Yeoman (F) activities,
see:
Yeomen (F) -- Activities.
For selected views and links to further pictorial coverage
on Yeomen (F), see:
World War I era Yeomen (F) -- Overview
and Special Image Selection.
Click on the small photograph to prompt
a larger view of the same image.
Photo #: NH 53171
Navy Yeomen (F)
In New York City where they assisted in Navy recruiting and in
putting the Victory Loan drive "over the top", 8 May
1919. These "Yeomanettes" were stationed in Washington,
D.C.
Note advertising structure built to resemble a battleship's superstructure.
In addition to its recruiting and Victory Loan signs, it features
copies of the two Howard Chandler Christy recruiting posters:
"I Want You for the Navy" and "Gee!! I Wish I
Were a Man".
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 87KB; 545 x 765 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 2726
Yeomen (F) from Washington, D.C.
Pose with their unit flags during a Victory Loan parade in New
York City, May 1919.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 93KB; 740 x 535 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 53180
Chief Yeoman (F)
In New York City during a Victory Loan parade, May 1919.
Note her Chief Petty Officer's hat insignia and rating badge.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 68KB; 520 x 765 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 52950
Chief Yeoman (F) McBride
Probably taken during the Victory Liberty Loan parade
in New York City, May 1919.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 87KB; 600 x 765 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 53179
Yeomen (F)
Marching in New York City during a Victory Loan drive, May 1919.
Note signs on pole bases in background, proclaiming "New
York will see it through".
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 119KB; 585 x 765 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 53181
Yeomen (F)
Participate in a Victory Loan parade in New York City, May 1919.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 76KB; 740 x 550 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 2724
Yeomen (F)
Marching in a Victory Loan parade in New York City, May 1919.
Note the white triumphal arch and columns along the parade route,
the latter crowned with symbolic artillery and aircraft.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 90KB; 740 x 560 pixels |
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Photo #: NH 2725
Yeomen (F)
Marching in a Victory Loan parade in New York City, May 1919.
Note banners along the parade route.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 109KB; 740 x 535 pixels |
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Other views related to Yeoman (F) during the May 1919 New York
war bond campaign, and in the Victory Liberty Loan in general, are
seen in the following pages:
Yeomen (F) Activities -- Scenes in Navy
Department Offices in Washington, DC; and
Yeomen (F) Activities -- Recreation.
For other views of World War I era Yeoman (F) activities,
see:
Yeomen (F) -- Activities.
For selected views and links to further pictorial coverage
on Yeomen (F), see:
World War I era Yeomen (F) -- Overview
and Special Image Selection.
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22 April 2000