Looking Back: Stop Using Those WWI Helmets As Flower Pots in 1941

From the July 27, 2016, MidWeek (DeKalb County, Illinois) "Looking Back."

1941, 75 Years Ago.

"The Illinois Reserve Militia asked World War I veterans to stop using their old "tin hats" as flower pots and loan them to state guardsmen.  the appeal was issued through State Commander William F. Waugh of the American Legion, who said the government was too busy equipping the army to supply helmets for state guard units facing action in case of riots or disorders."

Even though the U.S. was not in the war, we sure were preparing for it.  It is of interest though there was talk of possible riots or disorders at home.  Was there that much anti-war sentiment?

--GreGen