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The Salvation Army, James Allen St. John, 1872-1957

James Allen St. John, 1872-1957, The Salvation Army, Library of Congress, 1918

In 1865, William Booth, an ordained Methodist minister, aided by his wife Catherine, formed an evangelical group dedicated to preaching among the…

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United Service Organizations, Hayden Hayden

Hayden Hayden, United Service Organizations, Pritzker Military Museum and Library, Unknown

World War II era poster of a smiling soldier and nurse. Supporting America’s troops was the first mission of the USO. In 1941, as it became clear that…

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Salvation Army, Federal Emergency Management Agency Photo Library

Federal Emergency Management Agency Photo Library, Salvation Army, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Aug. 31 2005

A woman evacuee is given food by a Salvation Army volunteer worker as others wait for water and other services.

The Salvation Army is a Christian…

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Remember the Poor: A Salvation Army Christmas Box, Detroit Publishing Company (collection accessed through Library of Congress)

Detroit Publishing Company (collection accessed through Library of Congress), Remember the Poor: A Salvation Army Christmas Box, Library of Congress, 1903

Signs like these accompanied the early Salvation Army Kettles. The words "Keep the Pot Boiling" encouraged passers-by to make a contribution, assuring…

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Salvation Army United War Work Campaign Poster, George Mather Richards

George Mather Richards, Salvation Army United War Work Campaign Poster, Library of Congress, 1918

This is a poster for the Salvation Army, created under the United War Work Campaign. It reads "Oh, Boy! That's the Girl! The Salvation Army Lassie /…

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