Interview / Mr. Khaki
Margie Stewart is one of a bevy of actors I interviewed regarding Khakis history: "The proudest moment of my life was visiting G.I.s in the USA, in hospitals and camps, and for over two months with the ETO (Entertainment Troops Overseas) from June 8 1945 to VJ Day when I arrived back in Washington D.C. I travelled all over France, Belgium and England and visited Germany twice. I was the first person to enter Germany in civilian clothes (a Khaki suit made for me by Hollywood costumier Orry-Kelly). Over 94 million posters were produced with me wearing that suit and the slogan, 'Please Get There and Come Back'." — Margie Stewart (b.1919) JOURNAL DE Nîmes / Nº 7 the north american issue, spring 2011
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