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Avenge December 7
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Maker: Perlin, Bernard Office of War Information WASHINGTON : DIVISION OF PUBLIC INQUIRIES OFFICE OF WAR INFORMATION, 1942 (WASHINGTON : U.S. GOVERNM U.S. Government Printing Office
American Second World War poster depicting a sailor with a clenched fist in the upper two thirds, with the silhouette of a sinking ship in the lower right corner. The title refers to 'aveng[ing]' the ...ARTV02553
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Award: For careless talk
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Maker: Dohanos, Stevan Office of War Information U.S. Government Printing Office
United States Second World War 'careless talk' poster by Stevan Dohanos. The poster depicts a hand, bearing a Nazi swastika ring, holding an Iron Cross, the highest German award for bravery. The poste...ARTV02556
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Award: For Careless Talk
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Maker: Dohanos, Stevan Office of War Information U.S. Government Printing Office
United States Second World War 'careless talk' poster by Stevan Dohanos. The poster depicts a hand, bearing a Nazi swastika ring, holding an Iron Cross, the highest German award for bravery. The poste...ARTV02815
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Be a Cadet Nurse
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Maker: Whitcomb, Jon US Office Of War Information U.S. Government Printing Office
United States Second World War recruitment poster for nurses. Designed by Jon Whitcomb, the poster was published by the US Department of Health and Human Services and distributed by the US Office of W...ARTV02803
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Be a victory farm volunteer in the U.S. Crop Corps
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Maker: U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Government Printing Office [S.L.] : U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, 1943 (WASHINGTON : U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE)
American Second World War recruitment poster for volunteers to join the U.S. Crop Corps, to work on the Victory Farms program, directed towards young men and women who were unable to serve, advising t...ARTV05238
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Careless Talk Got There First
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Maker: Stoops, Herbert Morton Office of War Information U.S. Government Printing Office
American Second World War poster depicting soldiers parachuting into an area. The soldier in the foreground is slumped over dead while other soldiers in the background continue to land. The text 'Care...ARTV02554
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Don't discuss : troop movements, ship sailings, war equipment
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Maker: U.S. Government Printing Office [WASHINGTON] : U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, 1943
American Second World War poster featuring a picture of Uncle Sam with his finger to his lip urging people to be careful what they say in public to protect military information from the enemy.ARTV05569
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Don't shiver next winter : Order coal now
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Maker: Arens, Egmont Solid Fuels Administration For War U.S. Government Printing Office WASHINGTON : SOLID FUELS ADMINISTRATION FOR WAR, 1944 (WASHINGTON : U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE)
Second World War poster reminding people to order coal in advance, due to dwindling coal suppled which were affected by the war. The poster depicts a penguin wearing a hat and holding a shovel with a ...ARTV05882
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"Even a little can help a lot - now"
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Maker: Parker, Alfred U.S. Government Printing Office
U.S. war stamps and bonds advertising poster depicting a young women showing a child a stamp booklet. Both the girls have American flag stripped ribbons in their hair, and a soldiers hat is on the gro...ARTV05293
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Every child needs a good school lunch
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Maker: Johnson U.S. Government Printing Office War Food Administration [WASHINGTON] : WAR FOOD ADMINISTRATION, 1944 (WASHINGTON : U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE)
Second World War War Food Administration poster depicting a boy playing baseball, and a photographic image of a young box eating a meal with a cup of milk. This poster was to advertise the School Lunc...ARTV05877
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Get In The Scrap
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Maker: Unknown War Production Board U.S. Government Printing Office
1942 American poster illustrating the importance of recycling scrap metal. The poster depicts a large aerial bomb; a medium tank; a battleship; and an anti-aircraft gun. The poster highlights how much...ARTV02465
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Have You Really Tried to Save Gas by Getting Into a Car Club?
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Maker: U.S. Government Printing Office Von Schmidt, Harold
This American Second World War poster was created owing to the shortage of supplies available to the United States later in the war. Petrol (gasoline or 'gas') was one item that was rationed. Each car...ARTV02471
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If you tell where he's going...he may never get there!
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Maker: Falter, John Philip Office of War Information U.S. Government Printing Office
American Second World War poster promoting careful speech on the home front. The poster depicts an American sailor carrying supplies, with text indicating that if overheard, certain information may le...ARTV02559
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I need you on the job full time
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Maker: Meyers, Nancy Morse War Department Safety Council U.S. Government Printing Office
United States Second World War poster issued by the United States War Department Safety Council in 1943. It features a close up portrait of a US Soldier lying down and aiming his rifle. It urges soldi...ARTV05681
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It will look even bigger ... after the war!
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Maker: Army Information Branch U.S. Government Printing Office NEW YORK : ARMY INFORMATION BRANCH, ARMY SERVICE FORCES, 1944 (WASHINGTON : U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING
American Second World War poster promoting savings bonds. The poster depicts a women in the lower right hand corner staring up at a large 10 dollar note.ARTV05892
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Keep The Home Front Pledge
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Maker: Unknown Office of War Information U.S. Government Printing Office
United States Second World War poster encouraging Americans to 'keep the home front pledge'. In the centre framed in a blue circle is an image of a young woman wearing an apron with her right hand in...ARTV02817
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Less Dangerous Than Careless Talk
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Maker: Dorne, Albert Office of War Information U.S. Government Printing Office
American Second World War poster. The poster depicts a rattlesnake with blood dripping from its fangs, tail shaking, and ready to attack. The poster's text 'less dangerous / than careless talk' refers...ARTV02558
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Let's Finish the Job!
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Maker: Sawyers, Martha U.S. Government Printing Office
United States Second World War recruitment poster. The poster appeals for new recruits to the Merchant Marine, to help 'finish the job'. The poster features a merchant seaman steering a ship with his ...ARTV02794
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Let's Finish The Job!
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Maker: Sawyers, Martha U.S. Government Printing Office
United States Second World War recruitment poster. The poster appeals for new recruits to the Merchant Marine, to help 'finish the job'. The poster features a merchant seaman steering a ship with his ...ARTV03246
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Let's Team up to Keep Food Prices Down
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Maker: Unknown U.S. Government Printing Office Unknown
United States Second World War poster encouraging diligence over food prices. During their involvement in the Second World War, the United States Government was particularly anxious regarding inflatio...ARTV02798