World War II Poster

Maker U.S. Department of Treasury

Artist Ferdinand Warren

Publisher U.S. Government Printing Office

Period1942

MediumPoster, color

Dimensions28 × 22 in. (71.1 × 55.9 cm)

InscribedPrinted along bottom of poster, "U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1942 - O - 497775 W88 697-C"

SignedArtist signature, "Ferdinand Warren / 42"

ClassificationsBroadsides & Posters

Object numberL/A WW2.2

DescriptionAn illustrated poster featuring a squad of U.S. military troops in the heat of battle with bombers overhead. Lettering reads "ATTACK ATTACK ATTACK / 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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