World War I Poster, "Buy Liberty Bonds," circa 1917
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1917
Subject Date
1917
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.565.31
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 30 in
Width: 20 in
Inscriptions
On front: BUY LIBERTY BONDS/ THAT GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE SHALL NOT PERISH FROM THE EARTH A. LINCOLN.
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