Description
Step into a piece of history with this vintage Look Magazine from July 10, 1945. Titled "How Great Was Roosevelt & The U.S. Food Mystery," this magazine captures a unique moment in post-war America, reflecting on the impactful legacy of Franklin D. Roosevelt and the pressing food issues of the time. It’s not just a magazine; it’s a time capsule filled with insights and stories that shaped the nation.
This rare magazine offers an engaging look at the complexities surrounding food production and distribution in the immediate aftermath of World War II. As the nation transitioned from wartime constraints back to a peacetime economy, the topics explored within its pages are not only informative but also profoundly relevant to today's discussions about food security and sustainability.
The magazine is in good condition, offering readers a chance to own a tangible piece of history. Each page is imbued with the cultural and socio-political narratives of the 1940s, making it a must-have for collectors and history enthusiasts alike.
Highlighted Features:
- Authentic vintage publication from 1945, perfect for collectors and historians.
- Explores important themes of the era, including political insights and food policies.
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Note: The content list below is digitally transcribed for searchability. Please refer to the photos for the exact Table of Contents.
Inside This Issue (Full Table of Contents):-
AMERICA AT WAR
- LOOK Cartoons
- Brother Lyons He Labors in Homes, Street Meetings and a Small Rural Church
- Reading from the Ceiling
- Microfilmed Books Entertain Our Wounded
- The GI Is Bitter—Against You
- By Stanley Frank
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WORLD SPOTLIGHT
- How Great Was Roosevelt? His Mightiest Plan Survives Him
- By Gerald W. Johnson
- Captain Gray: His Specialty Is Testing Fliers' Heated Suits
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STRICTLY PERSONAL
- Meet the People: How Did the Germans Treat You?
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SPORTS
- The Unmitigated MacPhail: The Yankees Can Expect Some Changes Made
- By Tom Meany, with Marginal Notes by Col. Larry MacPhail
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MOVIES AND ENTERTAINMENT
- Maureen O'Hara: Pirate Pin-Up
- Success Story of 18
- Angela Lansbury Is Angel-Faced, Hussy-Shaped, Loaded with Talent
- Ella Raines Washes Her Dog: It's a Hard Morning's Work
- LOOK's New Movie Review
- LOOK's Movie Guide
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STYLE AND BEAUTY
- The Ten Handsomest Men in the U.S., and Why
- Hobby Sox: They Make Teen-Agers' Legs Look Like Percherons'
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FOOD AND HEALTH
- The Great U.S. Food Mystery: A Melodrama in Five Acts
- The LOOK Clinic: Summer Ailments
- By Herman Sharlit, M.D.
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MUSIC
- Jimmie Lunceford: His American Jazz Is Again in European Demand
- LOOK's Record Guide
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TEST YOURSELF
- Photoquiz
- Psychoquiz
- Photocrime
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LETTERS
- And Pictures from LOOK Readers
- Sources of LOOK's pictures