From 1943: A Big Bottle Of "We Can Do It!"

Double-click this one to get all of its goodness.

As you know, I find bits of Americana like this quite wonderful.  It was a different world.  Sometimes I feel like I actually belong in *that* America, and that I was born much too late.

From 1943: Ching Chow Wants You To Buy War Bonds

The history of Ching Chow, 

along with a number of his cartoon panels.

The boy in this panel is Tiny Tim, 

with whom Ching Chow's cartoons often appeared.

From 1943: A Wonderful Wartime Poster

From 1943: She's Pure As New York Snow

I am not a huge fan of Miss Davis,

but I am a huge fan of Gig Young.

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

I'm off to celebrate the holiday with my mom, my sister, and my sister's wonderful family.  I'll be back in a week.

Until then, bless every single one of you who take time out of your day to read this blog.  

And to my American readers: have a wonderful Thanksgiving.  

Norman Rockwell

"Freedom From Want"

1943