The Snapshots in Time Collection

U.S. Navy Thanksgiving Dinner Menu, WWII Era (McAleer Collection)

U.S. Navy Thanksgiving Dinner Menu, WWII Era (McAleer Collection)

A formal Thanksgiving Dinner menu from a World War II-era U.S. Navy command, listing an elaborate holiday meal of roast turkey, oyster dressing, and seasonal fare served to personnel far from home. Ephemera such as this preserved menu offers insight into how the Navy maintained morale and tradition even amid wartime service. Project: 218326