US Navy's "Eyes for the Navy" Program Document 1918-1919 FD Roosevelt

Description: US Navy's "Eyes for the Navy" Program Document 1918-1919. In a good, antique condition with some soil markings and fold lines. US Navy's "Eyes for the Navy" Program Document 1918-1919. In a good, antique condition with some soil markings and fold lines. Before the advent of sonar, the most reliable means of detecting a submarine was to spot its periscope above the waves. Because submarines were difficult to spot, more sailors were needed to be on the look-out. The Navy was unable to provide enough binoculars, telescopes, and spyglasses to meet this need. In response, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, established the “Eyes for the Navy” program whereby American citizens could loan their binoculars, spyglasses, etc. to the Navy for the duration of the war. The Navy would send that person $1 as a rental fee. Following the war, all navigational instruments not in use were returned to their original owners along with certificates like this one, thanking the individual for their help during the war. The Certificate bears a bold facsimile autograph of FDR who established the program to provide the Navy with glasses to spot U Boats. Circa 1918- 1919. It measures 11 3/4 x 8 1/4". Made in the USA. The Certificate bears a bold facsimile autograph of FDR who established the program to provide the Navy with glasses to spot U Boats. Circa 1918- 1919. It measures 11 3/4 x 8 1/4". Made in the USA. *To save on shipping, most of our listing have 2 shipping options for your choosing. We also combine the shipping for multiple purchases. Our items come from a "Smoke Free Home". Please ask questions. We will do our best to answer them and describe our items accurately. Please let us know if there is a problem. We want you to be happy. "A joyful heart is good medicine." Proverbs 17:22

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