This Kodak advertisement, titled "Kodak created, U.S. Government adopts V-Mail," highlights the company’s pivotal role in the development of V-Mail (Victory Mail) during World War II. The ad emphasizes Kodak's technological contribution to the war effort by introducing a system that enabled the rapid and secure transmission of letters between soldiers and their families. V-Mail worked by photographing letters, shrinking them onto microfilm, and then printing them back onto paper upon arrival. This process not only saved precious space on transport vehicles but also ensured letters reached their destination faster. Kodak's innovation played a critical role in maintaining morale among troops and their loved ones during the war, as the U.S. government fully adopted the system for military correspondence.
The advertisement captures both the technical brilliance and patriotic significance of V-Mail, showcasing Kodak as a company deeply committed to the war effort and to advancing communications technology.