World War II Poster, "You, Too, Are Needed in a War Job! Work in a Food Processing Plant," 1945
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During the Second World War, all of the national governments of the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. The advertising technique of these posters followed the innovative style developed during the First World War. By appealing to the viewer's emotions this poster helped the U.S. to rally the home front workers and consumers.
During the Second World War, all of the national governments of the warring nations used poster campaigns to encourage civilian and military support of the war effort. The advertising technique of these posters followed the innovative style developed during the First World War. By appealing to the viewer's emotions this poster helped the U.S. to rally the home front workers and consumers.
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1945
Subject Date
1945
Creators
United States. Government Printing Office
United States. War Manpower Commission
Place of Creation
United States, District of Columbia, Washington
Creator Notes
Artwork by Frank Bensing; printed by the United States Government Printing Office for the United States War Manpower Commission, Washington, D.C.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
94.5.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 20 in
Width: 14.25 in
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