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
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
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.
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