World War II Poster, "This World Cannot Exist Half Slave and Half Free: Buy War Bonds," 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Printed by U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2004.0.1.20
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 28 in
Width: 22 in
Inscriptions
Text at top of poster reads: THIS WORLD CANNOT EXIST/ HALF SLAVE AND HALF FREE
At bottom of poster: BUY WAR BONDS
Number on bottom of poster: US Government Printing Office 1943--O-503946 WSS 723
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