World War I Poster, "Save Food For World Relief," 1917-1919
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During the First World War, Abraham Lincoln's reputation extended to the international arena. For, who could more perfectly symbolize the international fight for freedom--the fight to make the world safe for democracy--than America's own Abraham Lincoln? Excerpts of his most stirring speeches were revived on posters, encouraging Americans to "Buy Liberty Bonds" and "Save Food for World Relief."
During the First World War, Abraham Lincoln's reputation extended to the international arena. For, who could more perfectly symbolize the international fight for freedom--the fight to make the world safe for democracy--than America's own Abraham Lincoln? Excerpts of his most stirring speeches were revived on posters, encouraging Americans to "Buy Liberty Bonds" and "Save Food for World Relief."
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1917-1919
Subject Date
1917-1919
Creators
United States Food Administration
Creator Notes
Made for the United States Food Administration.
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.565.189
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Printing (Process)
Color
Beige (Color)
Black (Color)
Gray (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 30 in
Width: 20 in
Inscriptions
Printed on front below image: LINCOLN said / "With malice toward none; / with charity for all;... / let us strive on to finish / the work we are in;...to bind / up the nation's wounds;... / to do all which may achieve / and cherish a just and / lasting peace." / America's / food pledge / 20 / million / tons / Save food / for world relief / UNITED STATES FOOD ADMINISTRATION
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