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RECRUIT, (c1917?). Creator: Bain News Service
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RECRUIT, (c1917?). Creator: Bain News Service
RECRUIT, (c1917?). The U.S.S. Recruit, a fake battleship built in Union Square, New York City by the Navy to recruit seamen and sell Liberty Bonds
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Bain George Graham Bain News Service Fundraiser Fundraising George Graham Bain Home Front Landship Recruit Liberty Bond Liberty Bonds Mock Press Photography Recruitment Square Union Square United States Navy Us Navy Uss Recruit War Bond War Effort
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This print captures the unique sight of the U.S.S. Recruit, a mock battleship built in Union Square, New York City during World War I to recruit seamen and sell Liberty Bonds. The wooden structure stands tall against the backdrop of bustling city life, symbolizing the patriotic spirit and war effort of the American people during this tumultuous time.
The image is a powerful reminder of the innovative ways in which countries mobilized their citizens for war, using creative tactics such as building fake ships to inspire recruitment and raise funds for military operations. The U.S.S. Recruit served as both a symbolic representation of naval warfare and a practical tool for engaging with potential recruits on land.
Through George Graham Bain's lens, we are transported back to the early 20th century, where patriotism ran high and communities came together to support their country in times of need. This photograph not only documents a historical moment in American history but also serves as a testament to the resilience and unity that defined the home front during World War I.
As we gaze upon this striking image, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by those who served their country bravely and honorably, both on land and at sea. The legacy of the U.S.S. Recruit lives on through photographs like these, preserving an important chapter in our nation's past for future generations to learn from and appreciate.
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