Back To Finish The Fight

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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Name/Title

Back To Finish The Fight

Scope and Content

Full page newspaper advertisement for war bonds. The advertisement shows the damages inflicted upon the USS Laffey (DD-724) after she was attacked by kamikazes on April 16, 1945. The reader is then encouraged to help finish the job by continuing to support the war effort.

Context

As the end of the Second World War became more and more of a foregone conclusion, many Americans began to transition away from working jobs focused on the war effort. In response the US Navy began recruitment drives and war bond campaigns focused on finishing the fight.

Collection

USS LAFFEY DD724, Frederick Becton Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2003.0001

Source or Donor

Julie Becton

Acquisition Method

Gift

Update Date

11/12/2024