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Original drawing of a United States naval carrier, named Ship of State. Two naval officers look aft at the ship's rudder, which is tied on with string.

Original drawing of a military ship pulling away from two figures left adrift in the ocean. A shark fin approaches both, saying "Banzai!"

Original drawing of a war-torn city that appears to be in the Middle East, possibly Lebanon. Two soldiers are in the foreground, one of them is measuring a large artillery shell projectile while the other looks out at the ocean in the background where a large naval ship with a smoking gun can be seen.

The photograph shows a montage of Army, Navy and Marine activity, with "Do Your Part For Victory! Save Time, Save Materials.

The photograph shows a montage of Army, Navy and Marine activity. The photograph shows planes, tanks, ships, trucks and soldiers.

"Double Transfer. In Korean Waters: Three warships line up in Korean waters in a rare event as the cruiser USS St. Paul (right) transfers several wounded South Korean Marines to the battleship USS Wisconsin (center) while the destroyer USS Buck (left) gives the battlewagon her mail. The St. Paul, which has "doubled-in-brass" as a rescue vessel for downed pilots, tanker for its own escort destroyers and hospital ship, received the wounded marines from a New Zealand frigate for care and transfer to the Wisconsin for further transfer to a Navy hospital in Japan. . . 3/20/52."

The photograph shows a sailor shaking hands with a shipbuilder, ships can be seen in the background.

The photograph shows a sailor shaking hands with a shipbuilder, ships can be seen in the background.

The photograph shows a montage of Army, Navy and Marine activity, with "Buy War Bonds and Stamps Now!"

The photograph shows a montage of military activity. The photo has pictures of planes, tanks, trucks, ships, guns and soldiers.

This photograph shows a montage of Army, Navy and Marine activity. The photograph features airplanes, tanks, ships, soldiers, guns and trucks. It also has "Do Your Part for Victory! Save Time, Save Materials" on the photo.

The photograph shows a montage of Army, Navy and Marine Activity. The photograph also features the message "That we may face the future unafraid, Buy War Bonds and Stamps Now!

A photograph of the "Make every payday bond day" poster, with pictures of a tank, B-17, PT boat, guns, and a ship.

A photograph of the "Make every payday bond day" poster, with pictures of a tank, B-17, PT boat, guns, and a ship.

"John P. Holland, a resident of Paterson, New Jersey, an Irishman by birth, built the first practical submarine. The submarines of all navies now follow the Holland idea but of course on much improved lines. The United States, after entering the late war, had 75 submarines, with more in process of construction. One of the finest of these was the "Schley", 263 ft. 9 in. long, with a surface displacement of 1250 tons, a submerged speed of 11 1/2 knots, a surface speed of 20 knots, a crushing radius of 3,000 miles and a powerful armament of 8 torpedo tubes. A submarine has two sets of engines. Oil engines propel it on the surface and run dynamos which generate electricity for large storage batteries. Electric engines propel the boat under water. It is submerged by letting the ocean water flow into tanks and rises to the surface by emptying the tanks by forcing in compressed air. The submarine, when merged runs along under the surface of the water at a depth of from a few feet to 100 or even more. If it runs too close to the surface it may be easily detected by an airplane. The periscope ... the 'eye of the submarine, ' is a bronze tube about 4 inches in diameter and 15 and 20 feet long, fitted with reflecting prisms and magnifying lenses so that the observer in the submarine can see on the surface of the water. Some of the last and most improved submarines built by Germany had 3 or 4 periscopes. The submarine maintains its equilibrium by the use of a gyroscope ... by horizontal rudders and by quickly shifting the water ballast. Two of the horizontal rudders or stabilizers may be seen on the submarine in the immediate foreground. When submerged the crew breathe air from oxygen tanks. A supply sufficient for 36 hours can be carried."--Taken from back of resource

"The marine is an infantry man or a line soldier. A distinct body of soldiers, drilled and recruited as a special arm of the United States service, and is attached in squads or companies to the different battleships going on foreign service. They do guard duty and sometimes have charge of the small rapid-firing guns in action. Their main duty, however, is in landing parties or taking charge in the interest of Uncle Sam. In other words, the marine is a policeman of Uncle Sam, and landed on foreign shores to do soldier's duty wherever required. In the fleet going around the Horn there are over 2,000 of these marines assigned to the different battleships and cruisers."--Taken from back of resource

Etching depicts five warships cruising in the ocean.

Photo shows a ship being loaded with service men and supplies.

The WWI poster is a page from The Ladies Home Journal, August issue in 1918. It shows American soldiers arriving in France.

The poster is from the calendar by the Swift & Company for 1918. It shows illustrations from different air crafts and war ships that the United States used.

A photograph of a warship (most likely USS Arizona) firing. There is a cloud of smoke to the left of the ship from where it fired onto.

A photograph of a transport ship (U.S. Army Transport Logan) from the first World War.

Poster for the song, "Wake up America!". The poster shows a gigantic Uncle Sam placing ships into the water. Behind him are soldiers readying themselves for battle. New York's skyline is seen in the background with planes flying above.

"Bay City, Mich.: The 4,500-ton USS Lynde D. McCormick, guided missile destroyed, slides down the ways at Defoe Shipbuilding Co. here 7/28. The McCormick is the second of four such ships ordered from Defoe by the U.S. Navy ... 7/28/59."

"This is a 'Task Force'. In a long single line, mighty ships of the U.S. Navy fan out over the Pacific. Leading the armada is Independence Class carrier, followed by one of the Essex Class. Behind the carriers are three battleships and three cruisers, all part of the third fleet ... 2-17-45."

The photograph shows a Red Cross nurse with planes, ships and soldiers in the background.

The photograph shows a Red Cross nurse with planes, ships and soldiers in the background.

The photograph shows a Navy ship firing at the enemy.

The photograph shows a Navy ship firing at the enemy.

"The photograph shows aircraft providing support to ships at sea."

"The photograph shows aircraft providing support to ships at sea."