“The filigreed iron gates of the Navy Yard were open wide between two pillars that featured large spread-winged eagles on orbs. Men were standing around as women came out together in their overalls after their shifts. Before the war women didn’t work at the Navy Yard, but with men joining up or drafted and a new campaign with a poster of 'Rosie the Riveter' it did its job encouraging woman to work outside the home for the war effort.” WarAmericaCultureFictionHistoryDramaDiscoveryHistorical FictionAmerican HistoryFictional Narratives Book:The Cases Nobody Wanted Source: The Cases Nobody Wanted
“It was all about the G.I.s overseas. As the war became more of a reality and blue stars on windows were turning to gold stars indicating a soldier’s death, the tensions at home were increasing. Giving what little they could for the war effort was often an act of desperation. Some people made pacts with God to bring their men home hoping beyond hope that it made a difference.” WarAmericaCultureFictionHistoryDramaHistorical FictionFictional NarrativesFictional Drama Book:The Cases Nobody Wanted Source: The Cases Nobody Wanted
“Jimmy’s dog tag clinked as he almost slid right into her. Teenagers wore dog tags in case New York was bombed and they needed to be identified if killed or injured. Mrs. McCorkle, the O’Shaughnessy’s immediate next door neighbor, had insisted on a dog tag for Jimmy.” WarAmericaFictionHistoryDramaDiscoveryHistorical FictionHistory NovelHistorical MysteriesHistorical Investigations Book:The Cases Nobody Wanted Source: The Cases Nobody Wanted
“Father Jakob mentioned to her that military men took it personally when women at home were assaulted. They were away fighting for their country and they believed the men left behind had an obligation to take care of and protect the women on the homefront. Maeve knew from experience women mostly had to take care of themselves.” DeathHistoryMurderKillingDominationGender RolesPiHistorical MysteriesGang WarfareMentally Abusive Book:Bangtails, Grifters, and a Liar's Kiss Source: Bangtails, Grifters, and a Liar's Kiss
“Maeve O’Shaughnessy was one of those Americans, influenced by national hero and Nazi sympathizer Charles Lindbergh, who had been against becoming involved in the war.” CultureFictionHistoryMysteryDramaHistorical FictionFictional NarrativesFictional Drama Book:The Cases Nobody Wanted Source: The Cases Nobody Wanted