New York was a welcoming place for sailors and soldiers about the ship out or on furlough during World War II.
Besides discounts and freebies when it came to transportation and entertainment, GIs also had special hangouts where they could relax, get a drink, talk, or shoot pool.
One of these was the Pepsi–sponsored Men’s Service Center at 47th Street.
Across town at Grand Central, soldiers had this “Service Men’s Lounge” for relaxing, playing pool and ping pong, and reading in the library.
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I don’t see the uniformed woman.
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