Original AP Wire Photo dated April 18, 1947, showing Army personnel operating an emergency field kitchen in Texas City following the devastating explosions. The caption describes troops and equipment rushed to the city to serve coffee and sandwiches to relief workers. Soldiers, a military truck, canned provisions, crates and cooking equipment fill the scene. From the archive of a Pittsburgh-area newspaper. Photograph and separate original caption are mounted on the same piece of black archival paper, irregularly cut and measuring 10¾ x 7½ inches overall at its widest points. Visible surface scratches and light edge wear; caption is faded and age-discolored. Please examine photos for condition.
