Museum at FIT - In Uniform Week: The short “Ike,” or “Eisenhower,” jacket was added to regulation U.S. Army uniforms during World War II. Officially called the M-1944 jacket, it was designed
General Dwight Eisenhower writes letter on May 5, 1943, urging U.S. Army to adopt what will become known as the Ike jacket. - HistoryLink.org
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Pinks and greens uniform design gets nod from the chief of staff; Army's top enlisted soldier looking at costs
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Pioneer Trails Regional Museum | What's in our Collections? An Eisenhower Jacket from the Korean War
Brittainy Taylor - Home and happy. But missing that west coast vibe and those vintage thrifty finds. Like this 5th Army Eisenhower jacket. #countrymountainchic #bendoregon #oregon #mountainview | Facebook
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