On April 5, 1943 a Brazilian fishing boat noticed an object at sea. As they approached, they could see that it was a small raft, and a person on the raft was waving, obviously seeking help. As they neared the raft, an emaciated man politely said “Good Morning.”
The history of cotton clothing has followed an interesting path, including a period of a few decades in the United States when cotton represented ingenuity, resilience, and patriotism itself.