The Glenn Miller Story (1954)

The Glenn Miller Story (1954)

What a wonderful American musical legend and WW II hero!

LOVE this movie, not to mention the fantastic MUSIC!!

I watched it on TCM tonight, if you get a chance, be sure to take the time to watch it. If you like his music, you won't be disappointed!

Cast:

James Stewart, June Allyson, Harry Morgan, Charles Drake, George Tobias, Barton MacLane, Irving Bacon, James Bell, Gene Krupa, Marion Ross, Louis Armstrong

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Symbols of Hope and Love

Symbols of Hope and Love

"Sweetheart jewelery, gifts and souvenirs are such a charming way to remember and preserve a little piece of love and history. Servicemen in the WWII era passed out these little bits of their heart to their loved ones during the time of their sacrifice. Women on the home front, or in the service themselves, were proud to wear and show the world their patriotic symbols of hope, love, duty, courage and patience." Syd Divine.

 During WWII it was a practice with some of the service members to present their "Sweethearts" with a locket and photo as a token of their undying love.

I love this idea for another vintage collection. My imagination would run on overtime thinking about each piece of Sweetheart jewelery or small gift there is a love and life story to be told. Did he return? What was made of their life together? Who wouldn’t want to own a little piece of that sentimental journey?

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