The Holidays During a Time of War

With the holiday season upon us, we present a few items from the museum's collection pertaining to the local U.S. Navy during this time of the year. 

Christmas Day 1941 issue of Naval Station Norfolk's official newspaper.
Produced eighteen days after the air raid on Pearl Harbor, it reminds servicemen
that all leave has been cancelled.

Christmas Day 1942 issue of Naval Station Norfolk's official newspaper.

1944 cartoon by Airman Bill O'Keefe that appeared in the Norfolk Seabag about the holiday
shopping rush at the Ship's Service Stores (precursor to the Navy Exchange).

While off the coast of North Korea in 1952, the deck gang of USS Wisconsin (BB-64) builds a snowman.

The Badger, the official newspaper of USS Wisconsin, "...Firing Best Wishes at You"
while in the war zone of the Pacific Ocean.