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Bald Eagle on U.S.S. Recruit, 28 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
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Bald Eagle on U.S.S. Recruit, 28 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Bald Eagle on U.S.S. Recruit, 28 Jul 1917. Lt. Wells Hawks (1870-1941), a member of the Navy's public relations team with "Chief Bald Eagle" and a group of Native Americans on board the USS Recruit, a wooden mockup of a battleship built in Union Square, New York City by the Navy to recruit seamen and sell Liberty Bonds during World War I
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1917 American Indians Bain George Graham Bain News Service Battleship Chief Commander Dreadnought George Graham Bain Indigenous People Landship Recruit Lieutenant Lieutenant Commander Native Americans Naval Officer Naval Ship New York New York City Pointing Press Photography Recruiting Recruitment Square Training Training Ship Union Square United States Navy Us Navy Uss Recruit Warships
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment in history aboard the U.S.S. Recruit on July 28, 1917, during World War I. Lt. Wells Hawks, a member of the Navy's public relations team, is seen standing proudly alongside "Chief Bald Eagle" and a group of Native Americans on this wooden mockup battleship built in Union Square, New York City.
The image showcases the efforts made by the Navy to recruit seamen and sell Liberty Bonds during this crucial time in American history. The presence of Chief Bald Eagle and his fellow Native Americans adds a unique cultural aspect to this patriotic scene.
As Lt. Wells Hawks points towards something off-camera, one can't help but wonder what important message he is conveying to his companions. The intricate details captured in black and white by George Graham Bain highlight the significance of this historical moment.
This photograph serves as a reminder of the diverse individuals who came together to support their country during times of war. It symbolizes unity and strength as these men stand tall on the deck of the U.S.S. Recruit, ready to serve their nation with pride.
Through this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to an era where patriotism ran deep and sacrifices were made for the greater good of America.
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