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Your war bonds are a stake in the future
Poster of an American flag and a sign promoting war bonds, 1943. Art by Allen Saalburg. Text: "Your war bonds are a stake in the future."

You can have silver wings
Poster of U.S. Army Air Corps "prop and wings" badges, 1943. Text: "You can have silver wings / If you are 17 and less than 18 you may be qualified now for membership in the Air Corps Enlisted Reserve and for future training as an Aviation Cadet with…

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.

United / The United Nations fight for freedom
Poster of flags from Allied nations flying above ships, tanks, and aircraft, 1943. Text: United / The United Nations fight for freedom."

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…

Fuel fights! / Save your share
Poster promoting fuel conservation, 1943. Lists tips on how to conserve coal, oil, and gas for the war effort. Text: "Fuel fights! / Save your share / 1. Keep your temperature at 65 degrees F during day - lower at night. / 2. Don't heat unused rooms.…

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…

Bits of careless talk are pieced together by the enemy
Poster of a hand wearing a Nazi ring piecing together a jigsaw puzzle, 1943. Art by Stevan Dohanos. Text: "Bits of careless talk are pieced together by the enemy / Convoy sails for England tonight."

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."

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."
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