Címke: 1942

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Ava Gardner and Mickey Rooney on their wedding day, 1942.

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On January 24, 1942, Hollywood stars Ava Gardner and Mickey Rooney tied the knot in a small ceremony. Despite their young age – Ava was just 19 and Mickey 23 – the couple had known each other for a decade, having met on the set of the 1935 film, ‘A Family Affair’. The couple had a tumultuous three-year marriage, which ended in divorce in 1945. Despite their brief union, they have gone down in history as one of the most iconic couples of Golden Age Hollywood. On their wedding day, they were a picture of youthful exuberance and love, captured … Ava Gardner and Mickey Rooney on their wedding day, 1942. részletei…

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Canadian munitions worker shown covered with belts of .303 ammunition at plant in Quebec, 1942.

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During World War II, Canadian munitions workers played a vital role in the war effort. One such worker, pictured above in 1942, shows us a glimpse into the important role of the munitions worker. Covered with belts of .303 ammunition, this worker is hard at work in a munitions plant in Quebec. The task of a munitions worker was both dangerous and important. They were responsible for ensuring that the soldiers had the ammunition they needed to fight on the front lines. Without the dedication of these workers, our soldiers would not have been able to fight the enemy and … Canadian munitions worker shown covered with belts of .303 ammunition at plant in Quebec, 1942. részletei…