World War II Poster, "Yessir! Rick We'll Make Willow Run Hitler's Headache!," circa 1943

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Artifact Overview

The people of Ford Motor Company's Willow Run plant felt -- justifiably -- that their efforts were crucial to Allied victory in World War II. The B-24 Liberator airplanes they built formed the backbone of the Allies' strategic bombing campaign against Germany. Posters like this reinforced the idea that the harder Willow Run's employees worked, the weaker the enemy became.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

circa 1943

Subject Date

circa 1943

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

94.12.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Screen printing

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 42 in
Width: 48 in

World War II Poster, "Yessir! Rick We'll Make Willow Run Hitler's Headache!," circa 1943