It would be a “sumptuous” banquet, according to the Navy, at this anniversary celebration at NTS San Diego.
The photograph comes from the National Archives.
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It would be a “sumptuous” banquet, according to the Navy, at this anniversary celebration at NTS San Diego.
The photograph comes from the National Archives.

We don’t know about you, but we’re getting prepared for parties and celebrations this holiday season. So we thought we’d kick off our holiday-themed posts with this celebratory dinner circa 1943. It features WAVES, Navy officers and civilians gathering for what appears to be quite the opulent feast. From the collection of Frances Prindle Taft.