Soldiers at Camp Lewis eagerly wait at the post office to receive letters from home during their training. This 1917 photo captures YMCA workers distributing magazines, books, and candy to military personnel, offering a brief respite from the rigor of military life.

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Size: 7979px × 6297px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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