November 11, 2002
Photo:
Combat Convalescence
Irwin Hoffman #4
Pastel, circa 1943
Gift of Abbott Laboratories
88-159-FZ
The processes of healing begin right on the field of battle in this war, often on the very spot where Death struck and missed. Navy hospital corpsmen in training apply an arm traction splint to a "casualty" during maneuvers.
The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.... Benjamin Disraeli.
song playing....Never Knew Love Like This Before