Description: This photo was part of a large collection of over 300 original World War 2 Associated Press photographs collected by a former military veteran. Each photograph has an image along with a caption used to describe what the image is about. These images are all original to the period, either as negative prints or as original photographs sent to press agencies via wire. Type & Size: A 8x11 original photograph. Condition: The collection that this photo came from is filled with rare images, many that have never come up for auction before. All photos in this series of original 1940s press photos are in good to excellent condition for their age, unless otherwise outlined here. These are original photos from the era and as such show typical curling and coloring from age. Please see photos. This powerful photograph captures a poignant moment during World War II, showing a U.S. Navy serviceman providing first aid to a Filipino mother while offering candy to her child. The scene, set in a makeshift evacuation center on Leyte in the Philippines, highlights the humanitarian efforts amidst the chaos of war. The image is dated November 4, 1944, a time when the island was a focal point of intense military conflict and strategic importance. The battle for Leyte was significant in the Pacific Theater, marking a turning point in the war. This image speaks to the resilience and spirit of both American servicemen and Filipino civilians during an era of great turmoil. The interactions reflect the human connections that often emerge even in the direst circumstances, illustrating the compassion extended by soldiers to those affected by the war. (WX5-Nov. 4) YANK GIVES FIRST AID TO MOTHER, CANDY TO CHILD ON LEYTE? THIS FILIPINO MOTHER RECEIVES FIRST AID AND HER CHILD, CANDY FROM A YANK AT A U.S. NAVY EVACUATION CENTER ON LEYTE IN THE PHILIPPINES DURING BATTLE FOR POSSESSION OF ISLAND. YANK IS UNIDENTIFIED. (AP WIRE PHOTO FROM NAVY) (F71320-44)
Price: 26 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-03T22:52:24.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: World War II, Leyte, Philippines, U.S. Navy, humanitarian aid
Theme: conflicts & wars, social history, cultures & ethnicities, histor
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1944
Size: 8x11
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
