David EilersJanuary 31, 2021

1944 Photo of Eisenhower in Jeep on eBay

This press photo looks a bit staged, but still a goo photo of the General.

"1944 Press Photo Allied Commander General Dwight Eisenhower in Military Jeep. This is an original press photo. General Dwight Eisenhower, supreme Allied Commander, sits at the wheel of his jeep as he prepares to drive to meet representatives of each Allied country to deliver his Christmas message to all Allied forces.Photo measures 9 x 7.25inches. Photo is dated 12-28-1944."

4 Comments

Barney GoodwinJanuary 31, 2021 at 6:56 PM
Nice pic. anyone know what that device is hanging on the windshield frame? My guess, given the dia of the cable or hose going to it is a conversion valve for vacuum wipers. Anyone recognize it?
Tom in ParisFebruary 1, 2021 at 3:17 AM
Radio mic or speaker maybe?
David EilersFebruary 3, 2021 at 5:04 PM
That is a curious item ... Given the caption, I'm leaning toward Tom's idea. I think it could be a microphone.
Barney GoodwinFebruary 3, 2021 at 5:49 PM
I'm now inclined to agree. Probably a mic speaker combo. I just figured we could see the radio seeing you can see most of the back seat. The other curiosity is that it appears both the choke and throttle cables are pulled out in use.