Greetings Card : American soldiers returning home with English brides, WW1
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American soldiers returning home with English brides, WW1
American soldiers on board the Aquitania at Liverpool preparing to sail home accompanied by English wives who they had married while in Britain during the First World War. In total, there were 75 English brides on board the ship. Date: 1919
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Media ID 14169418
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Americans Anglo Aquitania Bride Brides Couples Emigrating Emigration Returning Wives Yanks 1919
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of WW1-themed greeting cards, featuring the evocative image "American soldiers returning home with English brides" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This poignant scene captures the moment of reunions between brave American soldiers and their English brides aboard the luxurious RMS Aquitania at Liverpool, as they prepared to set sail for the United States after the First World War. These beautifully designed cards are the perfect way to celebrate love and connection, making them an ideal gift for anniversaries, weddings, or simply to express heartfelt sentiments. Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your special moments with our exquisite Media Storehouse greeting cards.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the aftermath of the First World War, a poignant scene unfolded on the deck of the RMS Aquitania as 75 English brides bid farewell to their loved ones in Liverpool, England. The brides, dressed in their finest wedding attire, were about to embark on a new journey with their American husbands, who were returning home after serving their country overseas. The Aquitania, a luxurious ocean liner, was a symbol of hope and new beginnings for these couples, who had met and fallen in love amidst the chaos and uncertainty of war. The First World War saw an unprecedented wave of emigration from Europe to America, with many young women from Britain seeking a better life across the Atlantic. The soldiers, who had been stationed in Britain, were often drawn to these women, forming deep connections that would last a lifetime. The sight of these American soldiers, many of them young and in uniform, returning home with their English brides was a testament to the enduring power of love and the human spirit. The year was 1919, and the end of the war was in sight. The world was changing, and these couples represented the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Anglo-American relations. The Aquitania, with its grandeur and elegance, provided a fitting backdrop for this momentous occasion. As the ship sailed away from the shores of Liverpool, the brides looked back, their hearts filled with a mix of excitement and sadness, as they embarked on a new journey to a new land, leaving behind their families and friends. This photograph captures a moment in history, a moment of hope and new beginnings, a moment that would be remembered for generations to come.
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