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Poster announcing GI Gospel Hour services in Yokohama, Tokyo, and at Johnson Air Base, c. 1946. As the Allied forces launched their campaign to sweep back over the Pacific during World War II, Christian soldiers and military chaplains began to establish a series of small Bible studies, prayer groups, and worship meetings in the secured territories. These initally informal efforts were eventually organized as "GI Gospel Hour" groups, often suported by Youth for Christ efforts. Dimensions: 16" x 10".
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Title:
Christ Risen
Date Created:
1946
Description:
Poster announcing GI Gospel Hour services in Yokohama, Tokyo, and at Johnson Air Base, c. 1946. As the Allied forces launched their campaign to sweep back over the Pacific during World War II, Christian soldiers and military chaplains began to establish a series of small Bible studies, prayer groups, and worship meetings in the secured territories. These initally informal efforts were eventually organized as "GI Gospel Hour" groups, often suported by Youth for Christ efforts. Dimensions: 16" x 10".
Subjects:
Evangelistic work Preaching World War, 1939-1945 military chaplains
Location:
Yokohama, Japan
Source:
Collection 406: SEND International Records (OS25), Wheaton Archives & Special Collections, Wheaton College, IL.
Source
Preferred Citation:
"Christ Risen", A Sign Unto You, Wheaton College Archives and Special Collections
Reference Link:
https://exhibits.archives.wheaton.edu/a-sign-unto-you/items/poster_009.html
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Rights:
In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted. For more information, please contact Wheaton Archives & Special Collections at archives@wheaton.edu.
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