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March 28, 1932
On March 28, 1932, the engagement of MBS Field to Lieutenant H. G. Wilde, a U.S. Army officer and member of the Olympic squad at West Point, was publicly announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. O. Field. This significant event not only highlighted a personal milestone in the lives of the couple but also represented the intersection of military and elite social circles, as Field was a senior at Bryn Mawr and a relative of Commodore Vanderbilt. Meanwhile, the broader context included the ongoing effects of the Great Depression, which had deeply affected American society, emphasizing the value of traditional institutions such as marriage and family during these challenging times. As the country grappled with fiscal instability, such personal announcements provided a glimpse into a resilient upper class maintaining social norms amidst economic turmoil.
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On March 28, 1932, it was announced that MBS is engaged to U.S. Army Officer Lieutenant H.G. Wilde. The engagement was shared by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.B.O. Field. MBS, a senior at Bryn Mawr College, is related to the notable Commodore Vanderbilt.
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