Advertising and U.S. Navy

Image shows Admiral E. B. Taylor receiving a framed "Destroyer Men, Men of America" advertisement from an advertising representative. Mayor of Newport, Dean Lewis looks on. The men stand in an office. A desk and chair are behind them, and framed naval portraits hang on walls. "Destroyermen, Men of America, will soon be featured in a nationwide advertising series, and Rear Admiral E. B. Taylor, Destroyer Commander gets an advance look at the full page, multi-colored advertisement which will tell the "sub-hunters" story. Mr. Peter J. Patropoulos, the Liggett & Myers representative who helped prepare the Men of America series, presents a framed copy to the Admiral. Mr. Dean Lewis, former Mayor of Newport looks on. The advertisement will be seen in leading magazines and on major television programs."

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Original record: Advertising and U.S. Navy
Collection: Rhode Island photograph collection
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Creator(s): Jones, G.E. (Creator)
Subject(s): Admirals
Advertisements
Men
Military officers
Navy
Newport
Newport (R.I.)
Type: Still Image

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