Life — July 11, 1918 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Explanation for Modern Readers 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.