World War II Poster

Artist Jes Wilhelm Schlaikjer

Maker U.S. Army Postal Service

Period1943

MediumPoster

Dimensions28 × 22 in. (71.1 × 55.9 cm)

SignedSigned "SCHLAIKJER 1943"

ClassificationsBroadsides & Posters

Object numberL/A WW2.9

DescriptionAn illustrated poster featuring a smiling soldier in combat gear reading a piece of mail. Text reads "He's Sure to get / V...- MAIL / Safest Overseas Mail / U.S. ARMY POSTAL SERVICE"
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.

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