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May 24, 1944
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Mrs. Hattie Hall, a civilian employee at Tuskegee Army Air Field, contributes over 62% of her salary to war bonds, supporting her husband Captain James L. Hall and two brothers in military service. She receives two $100 bonds from Lt. Frank Eason.
Merged-components note: Image is the official AAF photo of Mrs. Hattie Hall referenced in the story.
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Civilian Worker Backs Attack
Into the spotlight of women behind the men behind the guns, steps Mrs. Hattie Hall, Civil Service employee of the Quartermaster Department at the Tuskegee Army Air Field, who is contributing over 62 per cent of her salary in the purchase of War Bonds.
With two men in the Service, Mrs. Hall knows what the buying of War Bonds really means. Her husband, Captain James L. Hall, is a Quartermaster officer here. A brother is stationed in Texas. Another brother has been honorably discharged after being wounded overseas.
2nd Lieutenant Frank Eason, Post War Bond officer, is shown handing over to the patriotic Mrs. Hall two $100 Bonds to add to her growing collection. (Official AAF Photo by AAF Training Command.)
Into the spotlight of women behind the men behind the guns, steps Mrs. Hattie Hall, Civil Service employee of the Quartermaster Department at the Tuskegee Army Air Field, who is contributing over 62 per cent of her salary in the purchase of War Bonds.
With two men in the Service, Mrs. Hall knows what the buying of War Bonds really means. Her husband, Captain James L. Hall, is a Quartermaster officer here. A brother is stationed in Texas. Another brother has been honorably discharged after being wounded overseas.
2nd Lieutenant Frank Eason, Post War Bond officer, is shown handing over to the patriotic Mrs. Hall two $100 Bonds to add to her growing collection. (Official AAF Photo by AAF Training Command.)
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
War Bonds
Patriotism
Tuskegee Army Air Field
Civilian Worker
Military Family
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Hattie Hall
Captain James L. Hall
2nd Lieutenant Frank Eason
Where did it happen?
Tuskegee Army Air Field
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Hattie Hall
Captain James L. Hall
2nd Lieutenant Frank Eason
Location
Tuskegee Army Air Field
Story Details
Mrs. Hattie Hall, a civilian worker, buys war bonds with over 62% of her salary to support her family in the military, including her husband at the base and brothers serving elsewhere.