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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."
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."
Americans suffer when careless talk kills!
Poster of a mother and father grieving news from a telegram, 1943. Art by Harry Anderson. Text: "Americans suffer when careless talk kills!"
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.
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 America will build 125,000 war planes."
"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."
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."
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."
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. / 3. Keep windows closed. / 4. Draw window shades at night. / 5. Shut off heat when weather permits. / 6. Keep heating plant in top condition. / Use…
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 information go to your local hospital or write U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps, Box 88, New York, N.Y."