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Associated Name:
Eisenhower, Dwight D.  Search this
Physical Description:
wool (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 24 in x 17 in; 60.96 cm x 43.18 cm
across shoulders: 17 in; x 43.18 cm
sleeves: 26 in; 66.04 cm
Object Name:
jacket
Associated Place:
United States
Date made:
ca 1944
Description:
Physical Description
Wool jacket with insignia.
Specific History
This jacket was worn by donor William Lubar while a flight-training instructor.
General History
General Dwight Eisenhower considered the original World War II uniform to be poor for combat. He felt it fit badly and was restrictive. Eisenhower wanted a uniform that would be neater. He had his tailor take a Wool Field Jacket Model 1944 and modify it to his specifications. He wanted a style which could be worn by itself or over a shirt. According to an aide, Eisenhower wanted the jacket to be "very short, very comfortable, and very natty looking." The “Ike jacket” became standard issue for U.S. troops beginning in November 1944. While it was intended for wear in battle, most soldiers preferred to save the "Ike jacket" for non-combat situations.
Related event:
World War II  Search this
The Great Depression and World War II  Search this
ID Number:
1994.0388.01
Accession number:
1994.0388
Catalog number:
1994.0388.01
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Exhibition:
Price of Freedom
Exhibition Location:
National Museum of American History
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-b9e1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1218893