Famous Contributors: W. Somerset Maugham
Maugham wrote over 10 pieces for the Post, and is arguably the most popular author of his era.
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Tag Archives: World War I
Classic Art: Motorcycle Madness
We have motorcycle covers and old, old ads to show you, AND we found a bike we made famous in 1951 … practically in our backyard!
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Rockwell: The War Years
We honor Memorial Day with Norman Rockwell art from both world wars.
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Work (Or Jail Time) for Everyone
How the U.S. achieved 98% employment in 1918.
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Classic Covers: Remembering World War I
We honor the passing of the last World War I veteran with these Post covers from the period.
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Living Memory and The Last Doughboy
America lost a significant portion of its living memory on February 24, when Frank Buckles died. Mr. Buckles, who had recently celebrated his 110th birthday, was America’s last veteran of the First World War.
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Classic Covers: A Soldier’s Christmas
Shopping, decorating and lots of Santas: that’s what Saturday Evening Post Christmas covers are made of. But we wanted to remember those serving overseas this holiday season.
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Enemy Agents Strike New York—In 1916
Ever wonder why visitors can stand inside the crown of the Statue of Liberty (reopened in 2009), but the arm and its torch are strictly prohibited?
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Private Wilburn Kirby Ross: An American Hero
Andrew Stillman Phipps provided us this account of the incredible courage that earned Wilburn Ross the Medal of Honor.
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They Will Never Be Forgotten
A look at some of our fallen soldiers’ beautiful resting places around the world.
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Classic Covers: World War I
These covers depict the lives of our doughboys from The Great War.
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Post Boys and Girls – 74 Years Later
We recently ran a piece on Post News Boys (and Girls) – those ambitious youngsters who pounded the pavement in years past to sell subscriptions to The Saturday Evening Post. And we’re delighted to report that we keep hearing from more!
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It’s Planning Season for Recession Gardens
Home vegetable gardens are coming back into style.
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The World Is Forced to Re-Evaluate America’s Military Power
In 1918, American soldiers showed allies and enemies that our military was equivalent to any in the world. And that America was about to become a significant player in global power.
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Classic Covers: A Salute to Veterans
The military has long been portrayed on covers of The Saturday Evening Post, from situations serious to humorous. In honor of Veterans Day, we would like to share some of our favorites.
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