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

Creator Notes

Original photograph by Howard Liberman for the U.S. Office of War Information.

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.