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Wings over America
Poster of four U.S. Army Air Forces Seversky P-35 aircraft and an eagle in flight, circa 1939. Art by Tom B. Woodburn.

Wings over America
Poster of four U.S. Army Air Forces Seversky P-35 aircraft and an eagle in flight, circa 1939. Art by Tom B. Woodburn.

[Aircraft identification poster depicting Lockheed P-38 Lightning and Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat]
Aircraft identification poster depicting the Lockheed P-38 Lightning and Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat, circa 1939-1945. Includes silhouettes and identifying features written in Japanese text. Caption: "Rokkuhiido P-38 [Lockheed P-38]. Guraman F4F-3 [Grumman…

Back the attack! / Buy war bonds
Poster of a serviceman holding a machine gun as parachutes descend above him, circa 1940s. Text: "Back the attack! / Buy war bonds."

Enlist in a proud profession! / Join the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps
Poster of a servicewoman of the United States Cadet Nurse Corps, circa 1940s. Art by Carolyn Moorhead Edmundson. Text: "Enlist in a proud profession! / Join the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps / A lifetime education -- free! If you can qualify / For…

Be a Marine / Free a Marine to fight
Poster of a servicewoman of the U.S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve with an unidentified aircraft, circa 1940s. Text: "Be a Marine / Free a Marine to fight."

"Never was so much owed by so many to so few"
Poster of Royal Air Force servicemen in flight gear, undated reproduction by Vintage Arte, based on an original design from the 1940s. Numbered 101 of 2500. Text: "'Never was so much owed by so many to so few.' The Prime Minister."

In 1942 America will build 60,000 war planes…
Poster of aircraft in flight over a portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, undated reproduction by Vintage Arte, based on an original design from the 1940s. Numbered 101 of 2500. Text: "In 1942 America will build 60,000 war planes. In 1943…

Women! / They can't do any more -- but you can / Join the WAC
Poster of grave markers and a soldier's helmet, circa 1940s. Text: "Women! / They can't do any more -- but you can / Join the WAC / Women's Army Corps / Apply at nearest U.S. Army recruiting station.

America calling / Take your place in Civilian Defense
Poster of an eagle and the U.S. Civilian Defense emblem, undated reproduction based on an original design from 1941. Photograph by Arthur H. Fisher. Text: "America calling / Take your place in Civilian Defense."
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