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US Navy's "Eyes for the Navy" Program Document 1918-1919 FD Roosevelt - $100 (Bellevue)
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. Before the advent of sonar, the most reliable means of detecting a submarine was to spot its periscope above the waves. Because submarines were difficult to spot, more sailors were needed to be on the look-out. The Navy was unable to provide enough binoculars, telescopes, and spyglasses to meet this need. In response, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Franklin D. Roosevelt, established the “Eyes for the Navy” program whereby American citizens could loan their binoculars, spyglasses, etc. to the Navy for the duration of the war. The Navy would send that person $1 as a rental fee. Following the war, all navigational instruments not in use were returned to their original owners along with certificates like this one, thanking the individual for their help during the war. The Certificate bears a bold facsimile or autopen autograph of FDR who established the program to provide the Navy with glasses to spot U Boats. Circa 1918- 1919. The Certificate bears a bold facsimile autograph of FDR who established the program to provide the Navy with glasses to spot U Boats. Circa 1918- 1919. It measures 11 x 7. Frame measures 16" 14" Comes with the original mail correspondence and envelope as well . Wall