Hampton Roads history circa 1951-World War I-Victory Arch-Newport News VA

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History marker: Greetings with love to those who return --- a triumph with tears to those who sleep. Newport News' Victory Arch provides a continuing memorial to American servicemen and women.
History marker: The splendid natural harbor of Hampton Roads served the nation as a military port of embarkation in the Spanish American War and two World Wars.
"NN-147--Victory Arch, Newport News, Va." Postmark: Newport News, Va., Jun. 14, 1951 Address: Mrs. W. E. Combs, 3517 T St. N. W., Washington, D.C. Message:"14 June 51 Dear Billy, I have a lot to tell you. I'll probably be home Monday or Tuesday. Love H???"

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