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  • Subject is exactly "Propaganda, American--History--20th century"

Workers lend your strength to the red triangle

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Text continues: "Help the "Y" help the fighters fight - United War Work Campaign - November 11 to 18." Poster showing a mason lifting a stone, "YMCA," with the silhouette of a soldier in the background.

Which? Soldier or mechanic - enlist in the engineers and be both

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U.S. Army recruiting poster showing a man in civilian clothing and a soldier in uniform working as engineers.

The United States Army builds men

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

The spirit of '18--The world cry, food--Keep the home garden going

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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…

The Red Cross sees a man through

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Text continues: "More than 26,000 men are still in hospitals as the result of the war. Your membership helps the Red Cross make their lives happier." Poster features three photographs of men receiving aid, including letter writing and the projection…

The public health nurse, she answers humanity's call : Your Red Cross membership makes her work possible

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American Red Cross membership drive poster showing a female public health nurse on horseback.

The Battle-wise infantryman ...

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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.

That they shall not perish

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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.

Say young fellow, do you want to be a mechanic?

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Text continues: "The Motor Transport Corps will train you. Earn while you learn." Poster showing soldiers in a truck calling out to a young man.

Over the top for you - Buy U.S. gov't bonds, Third Liberty Loan

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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…

On the job for victory

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Gordon Grant was a war correspondent and artist for Harper's Weekly and at the age of 24 was sent to South Africa to cover the Boer War. After the war, he joined the staff of Puck's Illustrated in New York City, and then joined the Army National…

Next! Japan, 6th war loan

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Poster shows the head of a Marine above the Japanese Islands with an inset showing bomb falling on the Japanese flag.