Life Magazine April 17, 1939

Cover story features Hildegarde, the celebrated radio star of the era, alongside compelling editorial content exploring whether America absorbed the lessons of the First World War. The issue showcases a striking photographic essay by James Gray and John F. O'Reilly, who ingeniously recreate the compositional mastery of Edgar Degas through the modern lens of photography.

Notable coverage includes the maiden voyage of the USS Wasp, the Navy's newest aircraft carrier, profiles of literary giant Thomas Mann, and features on Langley Field's aeronautical innovations. The magazine captures the cultural zeitgeist with pieces on surrealist artist Salvador Dalí, the controversial sport of cockfighting, and a review of the Warner Bros. film "Dodge City." A whimsical highlight includes coverage of "The Chemical Ballet," a theatrical production staged by musical chemists. International affairs are addressed through reporting on Mussolini's occupation of Albania, while sports enthusiasts will appreciate the feature on hockey legend Eddie Shore.

Ads include: Elgin watches, Plymouth, The Middleton Family at the New York World's Fair (Westinghouse), actress Shirley Ross promotes Rogers Bros. Silverplate; Mercury Cars, Sealex Linoleum, Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, Miller High Life beer, and others. 83 pages, small mailing label on back cover. Front cover has some flaws.