War Bond Girls Sea 1938 by Anthony Velonis

1938 by Anthony Velonis

Photographed by Charles Fenno Jacobs

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Photograph shows lights beaming from the top of the Washington Monument at night

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War Bond Girls Sea 1938 by Anthony VelonisPoster from the World War II period. During drives to encourage purchase of war bonds, posters featuring female shipyard workers were widely distributed purchasers were allowed one vote for each bond bought. Votes were cast and the woman who got the most votes was named "War Bond Girl." The contest was won by Kay McGinty, 4th row, 2nd column. Naval Base Philadelphia Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, League Island, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA