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The conservation of metal for war purposes meant that automobiles in the city streets no longer carried a license plate in front, January 2, 1942. For the duration of the war, only one license plate was issued to the owner of an automobile., which was to be attached to the rear of the car.
Photo: BW for the Associated Press
Recruits for the Civilian Conservation Corps passing through an Army chow line on Pier 5, January 2, 1935 at South Ferry. The CCC, or Cs as it was sometimes known, allowed single men between the ages of 18 and 25 to enlist in work programs to improve America’s public lands, forests, and parks.
Photo: Associated Press
Sailors on the new American battleship USS North Carolina approach New York, January 2, 1942.
Photo: Associated Press
After the holidays, it's back to work . . . or not. These New Yorkers were among those filling out the paperwork for unemployment benefits, January 2, 1938. In the city, 280,000 cards were given out and 140,000 insurance applications filled out and returned.
Photo: Associated Press
