National
Spirit of ’45 Day honors the can-do attitude of an entire generation
affected by the trials and hardships of World War II.
Observed every year on the second Sunday in August, communities around the country hold events and memorials.
Each
one honors those who have inspired us, sacrificed and preserved our
nation for future generations. The day ideally sets out to illustrate
the people of the Greatest Generation. Over the years, iconic images
have been imprinted on our minds. However, they only tell a part of the
story. Still, thousands more remain to be told. Spirit of ’45 Day urges
us to explore the history. Listen to the stories. Get involved and help
preserve the memories of those who lived it.
Around the world,
servicemen and women stepped up to the task in the Pacific, Europe, the
Mediterranean or Africa. At home, men and women provided valuable food,
parts, and labor. Everyone did their part. The youngest of them managed
farm work and took on duties on the homefront. Often, supplies of
certain items were low – rubber for tires or leather for shoes for
example. And gas, too. Rationing was not uncommon.
The
generation innovated. They sacrificed. And roles shifted. While they
did, technology advanced, too. As a result, manufacturing faced a new
horizon. READ MORE AT https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-spirit-of-45-day-second-sunday-in-august/
AND A LOOK BACK AT CROTON IN 1945:
SPRING 1945: CROTON BROTHERS MEET IN LONDON & CROTON ROTARIANS SWEAR IN A WAC; MORE HERE
CROTON PERFUME FACTORY, CLOTHING DRIVE https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/02/more-1945-croton-perfume-factory-united.html
SPRING 1945, JOE AGOSTA MEETS JOE AGOSTA http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/06/spring-1945-crotons-joe-agosta-meets.html
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