We Have Just Begun To Fight!

Lots more to do.

A US Soldier presses onward reminding us that, though we've been at war a while, there is still much to accomplish.  OWI Poster No. 62.  Additional copies may be obtained upon request from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, DC.  US Government Printing Office 1943-O-527284.

Don't Fall for Enemy Propaganda

If I spoke German or Japanese I'd be in trouble.

Against a bright yellow background a surprised man has a little green Hitler and Tojo whispering in his ears.  Text: Don't fall for enemy propaganda.  Against our Government / Against our Allies / Against Catholics, Jews or Protestants.  Remember - Hitler and the Japs are trying to get us fighting among ourselves.  Vetrans of foreign wars of the United States. The poster is 22" x 16".

Czechoslovakia Will Live Again

Thanks for nothing, Neville.

Over a rich and deep blue background a hand waves a Czech flag.  In the background the word 'Appeasement' is crossed out in red.  In the upper right is the notation P with 42 as a subscript.  The publisher is the Czechoslovak Information Service (New York, N.Y.). The poster is 32" x 24".

Norway Fights!

A series of posters describing the actions of Norwegians with the Allies services and those Norwegians resisting Nazi occupation at home.

Norway Fights! On land - On Sea - In the Air

Sabotage in Norway Plagues the Nazis!

Norway Resists on the home front.

Norwegian Sailors on the Seven Seas

The U.S. Government published many posters reminding U.S. citizens of the valuable contributions our allies were making, even those with Governments in exile and with their home countries under German occupation.  All the posters are the same size, 22.5" x 17.5".

Attack Attack Attack

Over the top.

The artist commissioned for this work is Ferdinand Warren and the poster is from 1942.  There is a larger size available, but this one is 28” x 22”.  Office of Government Printing: 1942-O-497775.

UNITED we are strong / UNITED we will win (2)

Another 21 Flag Salute

This is a duplicate of a poster depicted earlier in this blog.  Please refer to that entry for more information.  This particular copy is a different size (22" x 16") and has a wider white margin.

YOUR SCRAP . . . brought it down

Eject! Eject!

This poster urges people to collect and donate scrap metal for the war effort, and demonstrates how that scrap is used.  The artist is S. Broder.  U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-486746. It is 28" x 20".  There is a very similar poster, with the same wording but with a different image and layout, also printed at about the same time.

Doing all you can, brother?

By artist Robert Sloan.  Color poster shows a close-up of a soldier with a bandaged head and a blood-stained khaki uniform. He has light-colored hair and blue eyes. In the background, a barren field lies scattered with broken or abandoned machinery.  US Government Printing Office: 1943-O-502782, measures 28" x 22".

Deliver us from evil

Young girl, crying, a bit dirty and haggard, in front of a swastika, with the reminder to Buy War Bonds across the bottom.  Artist is Harriet Nadeau.  U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-523825, and this poster is 28" x 22".

a careless word . . . another cross

A stark white grave marker on brown dirt background with a GI helmet and ammo belt slung across it.  OWI Poster No. 23.  1943-O-501237.  Artist is John Atherton. Large poster, 40" x 28", in fine shape.  This is quite a famous image, and is even in the MoMa collection.

American Labor . . . Producing for Attack

It's off to work I go.

Unfortunately, this poster is torn at some of the fold marks.  However, the colors are still vibrant.  I guess the paper is old and of a different stock than the other posters, as it is noticeably aged and browned. Printing along the bottom is U.S. Government Printing Office 1943 O-541688.  In right lower corner is WFB Poster No. A-40. It is a large poster, measuring 40" x 28".

Still More Production

It looks like the owner of this arm is about to punch someone.

An hand rolls up a sleeve exposing the muscular forearm, as if to get to work.  The sleeve is in the style of the American Flag.  Printed along the bottom is War Production Board A-23.  U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-491591.  The artist may be Peter Phillips, but that is not confirmed.  There is not a lot of information about this poster available. This particular copy is very small, 10" x 7".

Somebody Blabbed. Button Your Lip!

Don't talk about anything.

The artist commissioned for this poster is Albert Dorne.  On a blood red background an outstretched hand lies limply next to a the smoking butt of a rifle.  GPO Jacket No. 451239.  This particular poster appears to have been hung or displayed at some point in the past.  It is more worn at the folds than others in the collection.  Interestingly, it is also notarized.  There is an embossed / raised seal on the lower right corner reading, "Notarial Seal Ramsey County, Minn." The poster is 20" x 14".

Give 'em the stuff to fight with . . .

Studios are hell,

A poster created from a black and white combat photograph by Valentino Sarra (1903 - 1982) showing an American soldier struggling to drag his wounded comrade back to friendly lines. 20" x 14".  GPO Jacket No. 461576.

it's plain horse sense act / think SAFETY

Answers Mr. Ed's question, "What did you do during the war, Daddy?"

This lighthearted poster is a winking horse on a bright yellow background reminding workers to think about safety and reduce accidents.  The seal on the poster reads, 'National Committee For Conservation of Man-Power in War Industries.'  Printed along the bottom is U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-466159. It measures 20" x 14".  The artist is Ekman. I am not sure if it is the same person as Harry Ekman known for his drawings of 'pin up' girls.

Just by Keeping Well YOU can help WIN THIS WAR

An apple a day . . .

"Just by Keeping Well"  This is a poster encouraging Americans to eat healthy, exercise, and take care of themselves.  It lists five steps to a healthy lifestyle, while noting that many doctors are overseas with the Armed Services, so those left at home are very busy. The poster is 20" x 13.5".

For Liberty and Peace on Earth

Merry Christmas!  You'll thank me in 30 years.

"For Liberty and Peace on Earth give War Bonds"  The Liberty Bell floats above a $100 War Bond. Official U. S. Treasury Poster created for Christmas, 1944. This poster has the Liberty Bell hanging from a mantel with holly. Additional bells of paper hang from the mantel, and in the middle of the poster is a $100 War Bond. Message: The best present of all is a War Bond. U.S. Government Printing Office: 1944-O-611278.  Bottom right reads WFD 965-C.  Artist is Lyman Simpson.

The United Nations Fight For Freedom (3)

Forward.  Forever forward.

This is the larger size image of a previous posting. Please refer to the earlier item for more information.  This particular copy is 28" x 20".

Every day you take off -- gives the Axis a break

I hope this guy has a note from his doctor.

Little information is available about this poster. This copy is of the large size, 40" x 28". I must admit it is one of my favorites, and since not much is written about it, I'll add my own commentary. It certainly looks as if our friend is having a wonderful day. Leaning back in his chair, probably listening to the ball game on the radio as he enjoys a cold beer. This looks a lot more relaxing than work. But the cartoon Hitler at the bottom reminds us who the shirking really benefits. Good thing, too, or this poster would increase truancy by a significant amount.  U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-519876.  Poster produced by the War Production Board A-19.

SOMEONE TALKED!

I am pointing at you.

In the dark of night, illuminated only by the reflection of the moon off the water, a sailor slips below the surface of an icy sea. But not before pointing directly at the the person who doomed his voyage and led to his death. This is a very large poster, 40" x 28".  The artist is Frederick Siebel.  The poster is noted as OWI # 18, 1942-O-496733.