World War II Poster, "United We Win," 1943
THF111032 / World War II Poster, "United We Win," 1943
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Artifact Overview
During the Second World War, all of the national governments of the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. The advertising technique of these posters followed the innovative style developed during the First World War. By appealing to the viewer's emotions this poster helped the U.S. to rally the home front workers and consumers.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1943
Subject Date
1943
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original photograph by Howard Liberman for the U.S. Office of War Information.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
94.5.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 41.75 in
Width: 29.75 in
Inscriptions
printed on bottom edge of image:
OWI PHOTO BY LIBERMAN / U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE - 1942.../ WAR MANPOWER COMMISSION WASHINGTON D.C.
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