World War II Poster

Maker U.S. Department of Treasury

Period1943

MediumPoster, color

Dimensions28 × 22 in. (71.1 × 55.9 cm)

InscribedPrinted along bottom of poster, "U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1943 - O - 51458 WSS 780-A"

ClassificationsBroadsides & Posters

Credit LineGift of John B. Johnson, 1943

Object numberL/A - 7787

DescriptionAn illustrated poster featuring the statue of the Concord Minuteman, with town buildings in the background. Print reads "For Freedom's Sake / BUY WAR BONDS."
Curatorial RemarksAmerica's involvement in World War II entailed the rapid expansion of its armed forces, a largescale shift in manufacturing to create military supplies, and the expansion of domestic agriculture to supply overseas troops with food. The United States government oversaw a largescale propaganda campaign to bolster patriotism, support, and military recruitment. Radio, film, and print media campaigns encouraged U.S. citizens to support and finance the war through civil defense, government-issued war bonds, war-related charitable work, rationing, and other civilian wartime responsibilities. Bold and colorfully illustrated posters were designed to elicit strong emotions stemming from the public's wartime fears and frustrations. Notes

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