James Stewart could do it all. He was America’s ideal community-loving neighbor in his films and an honorable veteran in real life. Among Hollywood veterans, he stands tall.
He joined the air force in 1941 after being denied for “low weight” in 1940. His military career would last until 1968 when he would retire at the required retirement age of 60. Enjoy this 1942 recruitment video featuring James Stewart, “Winning Your Wings”.
Happy Memorial Day! Remember our service men and women who have payed the price for our freedoms.
Jon Shai Van Sickle
Jon Shai Van Sickle is the owner and operator of This Day in Film History. He is a filmmaker as well as a film historian. He currently lives in Utah.
