PHOTOS: World War I and II Propaganda Posters

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PHOTOS: World War I and II Propaganda Posters

Click here to see World War I and II propaganda posters that Washington State University made available to the public.

Recruiting flyer for the U.S. Army is decorated with stars and stripes and Please Hang Up appears at the bottom.

Graphic shows a senior soldier ordering infantrymen onto the battlefield.

Lists the appropriate foods to eat, as well as the foods to be conserved for the war effort. Image shows a table covered in approved foods,such as fish, fruits and vegetables.

Official U.S. Treasury poster issued to encourage American citizens to buy war bonds. Graphic shows an elderly European woman in tears seated in front of the bombed-out ruins of her home.

Poster issued by the Office of War Information to show the relation between the soldier and the factory worker in their mutual aim to fight for the people's cause. Graphic shows three arms thrust upward, one with a rifle, one with a large wrench, and one with a small wrench.

Red Cross fundraising poster reminding the public that All of the Red Cross War Fund goes for War Relief.

Advertising poster for the Army Conservation Project showing a smiling man dressing in front of a mirror, being sure to use all his mismatched articles of clothing.

Poster reminding citizens of the need for books for soldiers overseas and encouraging them to bring their donations to the local public library.

A message from the Red Cross stating that a heart and a dollar is all someone needs to join the Red Cross.

Black and white with red accents. Government issued poster advertising different ways to prepare homes for winter in order to conserve fuel for the troops. Graphic shows a couple of mean weather-proofing a house. Near the bottom of the page is the message, Act now... while men and materials are available.

Naval training aid showing the different parts of a naval vessel and providing the definition of those parts.

Poster informing the public that while two years ago Britain stood alone, at this moment four-fifths of the world was united with them against the Axis powers. Graphic shows a soldier with a gun by his side standing on a field covered with barbed wire.

Advertisement for the U.S. Victory Waste Paper Campaign showing the need for paper to make packages containing blood plasma for wounded soldiers. Graphic shows a waste basket emptying out paper and the resulting plasma box.

Advertisement for Victory Liberty Loan. Graphic depicts a U.S. Navy ship halting an enemy submarine while a large unarmed passenger liner goes by.

Advertisement for the United National Clothing Collection for Overseas War Relief being held during the month of April. Graphic shows two children dressed in rags.

Poster issued by the Official U.S. Treasury to advertise the purchasing of War Bonds. Graphic shows a soldier waving a large American flag.

Government issued poster advertising the need for Americans to buy war bonds. Graphic shows American children playing on the grass with the shadow of a Nazi symbol surrounding them.

Depicts woman cooking with corn products to demonstrate the many uses of corn for preparing meals in place of wheat.

Naval training aid stressing the importance of focused attention when learning how to operate various types of machinery. Graphic shows a soldier being trained with his eyes focused on a particular dial.

Graphic shows a Prussian soldier dragging a woman through a town set on fire.

Government issued poster endorsing the practice of growing and canning one's own produce in order to conserve food for the soldiers.Graphic shows a mother and daughter in matching aprons canning various foods.

Government issued poster used to encourage American citizens to conserve their personal resources so that troops overseas will have enough. Message at the bottom reads, Rationing Gives You Your Fair Share. Graphic shows a smiling soldier holding up a tin coffee cup.

Encourages children to eat corn and rice based cereals, saving wheat for soldiers. Graphic depicts a small boy saluting a bowl of oatmeal.

U.S. Navy recruitment poster encouraging those interested to apply at the nearest Navy Recruiting Station. Graphic shows a U.S. Navy submarine at the surface with flags flying and sailors on deck as well as a U.S. Navy vessel in the distance.

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Recruiting flyer for the U.S. Army is decorated with stars and stripes and Please Hang Up appears at the bottom.

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