This photograph taken by Arthur Siegel in May 1943 captures a moment in time at the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyards in Baltimore, Maryland. It depicts workers on their lunch break or rest period, giving us a glimpse into the daily lives of those who contributed to the war effort by building cargo transports.

On September 9th, 1943, the Baltimore Sun reported on the day Italy surrendered to the Allies. It was a night of mixed emotions for many residents of Little Italy as they celebrated their home country's surrender while worrying about their loved ones in both Italian and American armies.

A powerful photo of shipyard workers during World War II building the Liberty Ship Frederick Douglass in Baltimore, Maryland in May 1943. Photo by Roger Smith for the Office of War Information.