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World War I Poster, "Remember the Flag of Liberty, Support It!," 1918

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Artifact Overview

World War I caused confusion for millions of American immigrants because the United States fought against some of their home nations. This poster shows an immigrant group in ethnic dress with the American flag waving in the background. The image portrayed suggests that American immigrants should support the United States in World War I to protect the ideals of liberty and justice.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

1918

Subject Date

1918

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Made by Heywood Strasser & Voigt Litho. Co., New York, New York

Collection Title

Research Center Poster Collection

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

53.5.72.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. D. Dwight Douglas.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 30 in
Width: 20 in

Inscriptions

Text reads: REMEMBER! / THE FLAG OF LIBERTY / SUPPORT IT! BUY / U.S. GOVERNMENT BONDS / 3RD LIBERTY LOAN / 6-A HEYWOOD STRASSER & VOIGT LITHO. CO. N.Y. /
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World War I Poster, "Remember the Flag of Liberty, Support It!," 1918