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Annika Hipple

Annika Hipple

Annika Hipple is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in travel, conservation, sustainability, history and Scandinavia. Her work has appeared in Lonely Planet, BBC Travel, Sierra magazine, House Beautiful and many other publications.

Between Christmas Day in 1941 and April 1, 1946, North Platte Canteen volunteers met as many as 24 trains carrying 3,000 to 5,000 military personnel every day.

How the Women of the North Platte Canteen Fed Six Million Soldiers During World War II

Volunteers based out of a Nebraska train station offered American troops encouragement and free food, including birthday cakes and popcorn balls