Certificate of Identification and Window Decal, "We Give Them a Lift! Rides for Servicemen Corps," 1942

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Artifact Overview

As a patriotic service during the Second World War, some motorists volunteered to give American uniformed servicemen a lift. The Rides for Servicemen Corps program not only saved valuable wartime resources, but it aimed to boost the morale of America's military men through this small act. This brochure with accompanying decal outlined a volunteer's duties and responsibilities.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Brochure

Date Made

1942

Subject Date

1942

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

87.135.1047.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Automobile Club of Michigan.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Adhesive

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Red
White (Color)
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 6.25 in
Width: 3.5 in

Inscriptions

On front : We Give Them / a Lift! / CERTIFICATE OF / IDENTIFICATION / This is to certify that ... have enrolled as a volunteer motorist in the Rides / for Servicemen Corps to furnish, when convenient, / free transportation to any uniformed member of / the United States armed forces upon proper show- / in of his authority to be on leave.
Certificate of Identification and Window Decal, "We Give Them a Lift! Rides for Servicemen Corps," 1942