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Tatler front cover featuring Elsie Janis, 1916
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Tatler front cover featuring Elsie Janis, 1916
Elsie Janis (March 16, 1889 February 26, 1956), American singer, songwriter, actress, and screenwriter. Entertaining the troops during World War I immortalized her as " the sweetheart of the AEF" (American Expeditionary Force). Pictured on the front cover of The Tatler dressed ready for a game of tennis which seems appropriate as the magazine comments on her fondness for the outdoor life and sport. Date: 1916
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Elsie Janis: The Sweetheart of the AEF, graces the cover of The Tatler magazine in 1916. Born on March 16, 1889, Janis was an American singer, songwriter, actress, and screenwriter, who gained immense popularity during World War I for her entertaining performances for the American Expeditionary Force (AEF). In this photograph, Janis is dressed in a stylish tennis outfit, reflecting her love for the outdoors and sports. The magazine's caption reads, "Miss Elsie Janis, who has been entertaining the troops in France, is a great tennis player and an enthusiastic lover of all sports." Janis's charisma and talent for connecting with soldiers during a time of great hardship earned her the nickname "the sweetheart of the AEF." Her contributions to morale boosting during World War I remain an important chapter in the history of American entertainment and the role of artists during times of conflict. This portrait of Elsie Janis, with her infectious smile and athletic grace, offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who brought joy and hope to countless soldiers during a pivotal moment in history.
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