Dec 24, 2011

Jimmy Stewart takes his oath to fight in World War II (photo)

By Steven Mandzik

1941 world war II jimmy stewart army oath swearing in hollywood war effort Jimmy Stewart takes his oath to fight in World War II (photo)

March 22, 1941: A group of 41 men, including actor Jimmy Stewart, in the foreground wearing the solid black tie, takes the oath to enter the Army. Stewart was the first top-ranked Hollywood star to enter military service during the United States’ mobilization before World War ll.

via LA Times 130th Anniversary