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Story July 23, 1944

Atlanta Daily World

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

What is this article about?

Chief Petty Officer Graham Washington Jackson, top Navy recruiter for Negro boys and ace bond salesman, helps Atlanta succeed in the Fifth War Loan Drive. He is photographed with Chairman Currie and E. M. Martin of Atlanta Life Insurance Company, which purchased $1,000,000 in bonds at the Bailey Royal Theatre event, alongside committee members and war heroes.

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ATLANTA DAILY WORLD. ATLANTA. GEORGIA

Jackson And Atlantans Put Over Fifth War Loan Drive

Atlanta has reason to be proud of Chief Petty Officer Graham Washington Jackson. He is in addition to being the top man in recruiting young Negro boys for the Navy, he is America's ace bond salesman. He is shown here by the men who made a contribution to the winning of the war. On the night of the war bond sales in the Bailey Royal Theatre Jackson was snapped with Chairman Currie, left and E. M. Martin, secretary treasurer of the Atlanta Life Insurance Company, whose company purchase $1,000,000 worth of bonds on that date. Officer Graham is pictured in the center. Mr. Martin, right and M. Currie, left. In the top photo are members of the committee and war heroes who appeared on the program.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Personal Triumph

What themes does it cover?

Triumph

What keywords are associated?

War Bond Drive Navy Recruiter Graham Jackson Atlanta Life Insurance Fifth War Loan

What entities or persons were involved?

Graham Washington Jackson Chairman Currie E. M. Martin

Where did it happen?

Atlanta, Georgia; Bailey Royal Theatre

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Key Persons

Graham Washington Jackson Chairman Currie E. M. Martin

Location

Atlanta, Georgia; Bailey Royal Theatre

Story Details

Atlanta succeeds in Fifth War Loan Drive led by Chief Petty Officer Graham Washington Jackson, top Navy recruiter and bond salesman. Atlanta Life Insurance Company buys $1,000,000 in bonds; event features committee members and war heroes at Bailey Royal Theatre.

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