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Dunkers Den at the American Red Cross Club, Rainbow Corner with American soldiers
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Dunkers Den at the American Red Cross Club, Rainbow Corner with American soldiers
Dunkers Den at the American Red Cross Club, Rainbow Corner with American soldiers enjoying the juke box. Rainbow Corner famously claimed to never close our doors and was a base for American soldiers in London. In Dunkers Den, only coffee, Coca Cola, doughnuts and ice cream was served but men was welcome to sit there into the small hours enjoying the music. Date: 1945
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1945 Americans Corner Cuneo Juke Rainbow Terence Yanks Base Jukebox
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite and camaraderie among American soldiers at the Dunkers Den of the Rainbow Corner American Red Cross Club in London during the waning days of World War II. The year was 1945, and the Rainbow Corner, famously known for never closing its doors, had become a beloved base for the 'Yanks' stationed in the city. In Dunkers Den, the soldiers found simple pleasures amidst the chaos of war. The den, named for its founder, Terence Cuneo, offered only coffee, Coca-Cola, doughnuts, and ice cream. Yet, the men were welcome to sit there into the small hours, enjoying the soothing rhythms of the jukebox and the company of their comrades. The jukebox, a symbol of home and normalcy, played a vital role in the morale-boosting efforts of the Red Cross. The soldiers could choose from a vast selection of records, momentarily forgetting the horrors of war and the uncertainty of their future. The music provided a much-needed escape, allowing the soldiers to connect with one another and create cherished memories during their time in a foreign land. This image encapsulates the spirit of the Rainbow Corner and its role in providing comfort and entertainment to the American soldiers during the wartime years. The soldiers' relaxed expressions and the lively atmosphere of the den serve as a poignant reminder of the resilience and camaraderie that defined the Allied forces during World War II.
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