1944 Weapons of War An Exhibit of the Army Service Forces MAP Grant Park Chicago

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Attention Collectors!!!
Up for auction is a super rare item from World War II!!!
You are bidding on a rare souvenir map prepared and distributed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at a temporary outdoor exhibition at Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois that took place during World War II on July 11 - 24, 1944. It is right next to Soldier Field. The popular exhibition attracted about thousands of visitors to see displays “Contrasting America’s War Equipment with That of the Axis,” as the subtitle explains. It  was published as a two-sided sheet, folded in half as a pamphlet. It opens on one full side as a broadside map of the fairgrounds. Equipment and tents are organized by unit: The Quartermaster Corps, the Chemical Warfare Service, the Medical Department, the Signal Corps, Ordnance Department, the Corps of Engineers, and the Transportation Corps. On left side of the map is the slogan, “Tools For Victory - From the Factory to the Front - America Shows the Way!” The lower right corner has an drawing of an unrolled page reading “Victory is Dear — Buy War Bonds.” The rear page shows "Detail of Corps of Engineers Exhibit".
This item is very rare and remains an important historical document. I have conducted a search and am unable to locate another one for sale anywhere. I was able to find one for this event that was done in Central Park, New York City and that one is selling for 5!!!
The item shows some soil and expected wear and tear but it remains in decent condition. Check you collection; you probably don't have this item!!!
Wonderful gift idea!
This would make a great addition to any collection!
Thank you for looking and be sure to check out my other auctions.
(Inventory: Envelope 5)
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