Memories of the Greatest Generation Exhibit

The “Memories of the Greatest Generation” exhibit features multiple limited-edition photographs by famed World War II-era photographer Edward Steichen and his colleagues.

This exhibit is part of an on-going effort by the Maritime Museum to make its collections accessible and available to a broader public. Memories of the Greatest Generation features multiple limited-edition photographs by the famed
World War II-era photographer Edward Steichen and his fellow photographers.

Steichen and a select group of photographers were commissioned by the US Navy in 1942 to document the war in the Pacific and show the American people the efforts
being made by the US Navy – sailors and marines – in that theater. Steichen photographed the daily lives of military personnel, the ships on which they served, and the actions they participated in. His work vividly captures life on board
aircraft carriers, combat in the skies, and the brutal nature of island-hopping warfare. These images reveal not only conflict but also humanity, with poignant portraits of both ordinary enlisted men and famous officers. The result is a lasting tribute to the lives and deeds of these members of the greatest generation.

Steichen and his team created 15,000 photographs over a four-year period starting in 1942. In 1980, in honor of his birth, these photographs were allocated to several museums nationwide. The Maritime Museum of San Diego received over seventy limited-edition prints, some of which are featured in this exhibit.

Hours vary. Check our website for updated scheduling:
https://sdmaritime.org/news/liberty-station-steichen-photography/

Cost

FREE

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