This original Independence Day dinner program was issued at the U.S. Naval Air Station at Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, on July 4, 1944.
The patriotic cover names Commander W. L. Peterson as commanding officer. Inside, an “Aloha to All” illustration faces a full holiday menu that included turkey, baked Hawaiian ham, oyster dressing, candied yams, apple pie à la mode, lemonade, coffee, and cigarettes. It is a striking piece of everyday wartime history: formal, celebratory, and grounded in the routines of the people stationed at Pearl Harbor during World War II.
A strong addition to a military ephemera, Navy, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, or WWII collection.
Condition: Good vintage condition for its age, with overall toning, scattered stains, light creases, edge wear, and handling marks. The fold is intact and the printed menu remains readable.
