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Even before the United States entered the World War I in 1917, American relief organizations were shipping food overseas. On the home front, it was hoped that Americans would adjust their eating habits in such a way as to conserve food that could…

Sketch of a mechanic talking to a marine who is holding a sheet of paper with "Manila, Pearl Harbor, Guam, Wake, Midway" written on it.

Painting of a Russian soldier falling on Red Star with bomb exploding in the background. Issued by Russian War Relief, Inc.

Poster showing an American man, with clenched fists, standing firmly over a collapsed German soldier.

Text continues: "Eat oatmeal, corn meal mush: save the wheat for our soldiers: leave nothing on your plate."

Poster depicting a young boy saluting and looking up at bowl of cereal, with the text appearing below the image.

Text continues: "Apply nearest recruiting office." Poster shows soldier standing in front of three men symbolizing crafts, character, and physique.

American soldier halting German soldier, who is standing over woman holding child.

While there have obviously been veterans as long as America has fought wars, World War I can be seen as a watershed moment in public attitudes toward veterans. On…

Poster showing a soldier clutching an American flag.

World War I was fought primarily from entrenched positions. Soldiers from opposing armies dug deep, complicated fortifications on either side of a barren "no man's land," battling back and forth…

Poster features an old man in glasses and a young woman, who is holding an infant. They stare directly into the viewer's eyes with a hopeful gaze.

Text continues: "... is careful of what he says or writes : how about you?" Poster shows head and shoulders of a helmeted Army soldier holding a rifle and looking toward the viewer.

Text continues: "Work where you're needed. Consult your U.S. Employment Service Office." Poster shows a dead soldier facedown on the ground.

Poster shows a soldier holding up a book and calling out, "Hey Fellows!", with a sailor sitting on the ground at his feet, reading. The soldier seems to be issuing a general call to both his fellow servicemen to come get books, as well as to his…