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San Diego Memories II: War and Peace — The 1940s and 1950s

Hardcover book, 176 pages

Rated 5.0 out of 5, 12 reviews
$26.95 Regular price $44.95
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About the book

Two sixth-graders at Adams Elementary School were marble champs in the first day’s tournament sponsored by The San Diego Union and the city Parks and Recreation Department on February 18, 1952. They are Johnny Giamancio (left) and Ronnie Franklin. The original front-page caption read the “dog distrusted the photographer,” Ted Lau. The rules held that nine marbles be placed in a 7-foot ring and each contestant had to shoot out five. CourtesyUnion-Tribune

Due to the overwhelming popularity of the first volume, The San Diego Union-Tribune, in partnership with San Diego History Center, is pleased to announce a new coffee-table book, "San Diego Memories II: War and Peace — The 1940s and 1950s."

This heirloom-quality, 176-page book features the San Diego area during a turning point in American history with photos from the San Diego History Center, the Union-Tribune, private collectors and submissions from our readers.

 

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Louis Dale (right) instructs cadet John N. Young in basic army flight training at the Ryan Aeronautical School at Lindbergh Field. They were featured in a San Diego Union story on November 23, 1941. CourtesyUnion-Tribune
The book

A hardcover coffee-table book

Format
Hardcover
Pages
176
Size
11.375 × 9.75 in
Printing
Fine-art ink on heavy art paper
Printed in
North America
Ships
Now, direct from the publisher
Publisher
Pediment Publishing
ISBN
9781597258555
Made to be kept

Built like something you’ll hand down

A 120-point case board, thicker than most hardcovers. Fine-art ink for a wide tonal range in every photograph. Heavy art paper meant to last for generations, and binding that never lets a page go. Printed entirely in North America, and checked before it ships.

We are Pediment Publishing, an independent publisher of premium books and wall art. We have been wowing millions of customers for more than 25 years, and we are rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.

Sgt. Joaquin Isaac (left), 20, of San Antonio, and Pfc. Gale Jones, 19, of Hastings, Nebraska, enjoy a free dinner surrounded by servers (from left) Ruth Geishirt, Margine Stortz, Thelma Harbaugh, Pat Severson, and Maye Perry. The two servicemen were among 1,300 Marines who returned from the Korean War aboard the transport Sgt. Sylvester Antolak on April 29, 1951. CourtesyUnion-Tribune
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Customer Reviews

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thomas d. (Addison, Illinois)

Awesome

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Ed S. (San Diego, California)
Ed S

More than satisfied with my order. High quality printing and binding. I highly recommend it.

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Dave S. (Escondido, California)
DAVE

Sent as a gift--recipient loved it

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James M. (Justin, Texas)

James Manuel

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Rebecca N. (Spring Valley, California)
San Diego Memories

Our families moved to San Diego in 1945. We really enjoyed this look back in history to our first memories of San Diego.

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Dave P. (Saint Paul, Minnesota)
Great Photos!

Really enjoy these books!

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Mike R. (San Diego, California)
Great Books about San Diego's past...I love them

I purchased all three books and I was impressed with the quality of the books and the information inside about San Diego's past, through the decades. I am fascinated with San Diego's history and these books brought SD history to life. I can't wait for the fourth installment of this book to come out.

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Michael M. (San Diego, California)

I have volumes 1, 2, and 3. Awesome books

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