Life, 1918-07-11 · page 7 of 34
Life — July 11, 1918 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This *Life* magazine page from the World War I era depicts American military personnel—sailors and soldiers in uniform—alongside civilians. The caption "They wear them higher in Hawaii" with the response "Gee! it doesn't seem possible!" appears to be a joke about uniform styles or standards varying by location. The poem "Envoy" by Charlotte Becker addresses soldiers departing for or serving in France, referencing "blood-stained fields" and America's pledge to support the Allied cause. It expresses patriotic sentiment about young men's sacrifice and America's commitment to victory and lasting peace. The overall page reflects American wartime propaganda and morale-building content typical of the 1917-1918 period, celebrating military service.
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Me a a NE ie oe [CREEP Sn eo “THEY WEAR THEM HIGHER IN HAWAIL” “GEE! IT DOESN'T SEEM PossIBLe!” Envoy WHERE shall they be when summer comes once more?— Yet, though for some spring will not waken rife The stalwart infantry in merry guise; Upon those gallant, blood-stained fields of France, The blue-clad sailors with keen, fearless eyes; As gladly as they went to help and fight, The gay marines, whose valiant legions pour I ions | America has pledged her wealth and might Along the quays which guard that far French shore; To win for those they leave the heritance he gunners, with their steady training wise Of world-peace, born of that high gift of life The aviators, schooled in perilous skies— Youth's valiant ranks advancing score on score. Charlotte Becker. comicbooks:com