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Avenge December 7
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Maker: Perlin, Bernard Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information US Government Printing Office
This Second World War American poster, which depicts a sailor with a clenched fist and warships among explosions, refers to the surpirse attack by Japanese aircraft on Pearl Harbour on the morning of ...ARTV00660
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Don't let that shadow touch them: Buy war bonds
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Maker: Smith, Lawrence Beall US Government Printing Office
Second World War poster issued by the U.S Treasury in 1942. It's design by Lawrence B. Smith is an example of dramatic storytelling through a single emotive image aimed at galvanising support for the ...ARTV05526
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He's watching you
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Maker: Grohe, Glenn Division of Information, Office for Emergency Management US Government Printing Office
United States cautionary poster depicting a German soldier wearing a tin helmet, only visible from the eyes upwards, warning of the dangers of careless talk.ARTV01329
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His mask keeps him on the job
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Maker: Price, H Federal Security Agency, US Public Health Service US Government Printing Office
This poster was issued by the US Public Health Service to encourage the use of safety equipment. In this case a face mask is recommeded to reduce inspired dust.ARTV05721
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Keep him flying! Buy war bonds
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Maker: Schreiber, Georges US Government Printing Office
American Second World War poster depicting an airman getting into an areoplane, decorated with Japanese Rising Sun ensigns, supporting the purchase of War Bonds. Georges Schreiber (1904- 1977) was bor...ARTV00695
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Next! Japan - 6th War Loan
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Maker: Bingham, James R U.S. Treasury Department US Government Printing Office
United States Second World War poster issued by the U.S Treasury Department. Featuring a design by James R. Bingham the poster appeals for subscribers to the 6th war loan. The image fills the majorit...ARTV02809
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Ours to fight for: Freedom from want
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Maker: Rockwell, Norman Perceval Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information US Government Printing Office
Second World War poster depicts an extended family seated at a dinner table for a thanksgiving meal. 'Freedom from want' was one of the 'Four Freedoms' outlined by President Roosevelt in a 1941 speech...ARTV00185
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Remember Dec 7th...
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Maker: Saalburg, Allen Russell Office of War Information US Government Printing Office
Issued by the Office of War Information this emotive design, featuring a tattered US Flag flying amidst smoke from the burning Naval Base, was one of the first posters released to galvanize Americans ...ARTV02546
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Save waste fats for explosives: take them to your meat dealer
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Maker: Koerner, Henry Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information , Washington US Government Printing Office
Office of War Information poster no. 63. issued by the Division of Public Inquiries to encourage citizens to save their waste fats and oils from cooking for use in the production of munitions. Henry K...ARTV05862
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Save waste fats for explosives: take then to your meat dealer
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Maker: Koerner, Henry Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information , Washington US Government Printing Office
Office of War Information poster no. 63. issued by the Division of Public Inquiries to encourage citizens to save their waste fats and oils from cooking for use in the production of munitions. Henry K...ARTV00410
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Silence means security
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Maker: Unknown War Department US Government Printing Office
patriotism; cautionary poster, depicting a soldier with a hand over his mouth, warning against careless talkARTV05781
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Someone talked
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Maker: Siebel, Frederick Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information US Government Printing Office
Second World War American 'careless talk' poster issued by the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, poster no. 18. It features the dramatic image of a drowning sailor in a black se...ARTV00762
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This man is your friend
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Maker: Unknown Graphics Division, Office of Facts and Figures US Government Printing Office
Poster produced in the United States by the Graphics Division, Office of Facts and Figures, depicting a smiling Australian serviceman, promoting good will between American servicemen and AustraliansARTV01093
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"This world cannot exist half slave and half free"
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Maker: Falter, John Graphics Division, Office of Facts and Figures US Government Printing Office
An American propaganda poster from the Second World War depicting a group of civilians standing in the shadow of a member of the German military brandishing a cat-o'-nine-tails. The group of civilians...ARTV00770
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Wanted! For murder...
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Maker: Heppler, Victor Office of War Information US Government Printing Office
United States National Security poster issued by the Office of War Information (OWI) in 1944 warning of the consequences of careless talk. The OWI wrote of the design 'This simple but highly effective...ARTV01282