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Emblems of liberty and humanity The Red Cross, mother of all nations.

Poster showing two Red Cross nurses, one cradling in her arms a child on a litter, between the flags of Japan and the United States. Text also in Japanese.

Be up-to-date - be a U.S. Marine First to change the old campaign hat ...

U.S. Marines recruitment poster showing a marine putting on a helmet as he looks over a barricade of sandbags on which a rifle rests. Courtesy New York Herald.

"England expects every man to do his duty" and join the army to-day / ...

Poster is text only, with small armorial device of King George V. Poster no. 1. W 7810-14.

Poster - Canada's butter opportunity - Public domain lithograph

Poster shows four plates of butter, representing the amount of butter Canada sold to Great Britain before the war, the shortage of butter in Britain due to the war, and how much butter Canada has sold twelve ye... More

The American ambulance in Russia

Poster showing a figure on a galloping horse, carrying a torch, charging between a worker with tools and a warrior in armor with sword and shield. Caption in Russian: "Year 1914," with additional Russian text. ... More

The regular - ready! He was - he is - he will be Enlist for the infant...

U.S. Army recruiting poster showing a soldier standing with gun ready, with a wreath in the background.

The famous 13th, 42nd, and 73rd battalions C.E.F. Royal Highlanders of...

Poster shows recruiting announcement on a Union Jack. Public domain scan of Canadian poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Aux femmes françaises. La guerre a été déchaînée par l'Allemagne malgr...

Broadside. Translation of title: To French women. The war has been unleashed by Germany in spite of the efforts of France, Russia, England to maintain the peace. Promotional goal: Fr. J2. 1914//Fr. F34.J7. 191... More

Take up the sword of justice / B.P. ; printed by David Allen & Sons Ld...

Poster showing a figure rising from the sea to offer a sword, with a sinking ship and drowning victims in the distance. Refers to the sinking of the Lusitania. Poster no. 105. W6764. 25.M - 7/15.

Pour que papa vienne en permission, s'il vous plait

A young girl in a Red Cross nurse's uniform and a small boy wearing a red cap, carrying a collection cup and selling medals, respectively. Translation of title: So that papa may come home on leave, please. Sig... More

Fight or pay. Subscribe now to the Canadian Patriotic Fund

Text begins: Are you one of those ... neither fighting nor paying ... still enjoying the protection of the Union Jack? Poster is text only.

What will your answer be when your boy asks you, "Father, what did you...

Poster showing, in silhouette, a boy in uniform addressing his father. Poster no. 61.

Belgian Red Cross fund / printed by Johnson, Riddle & Co., Ltd., Londo...

Poster showing Belgian refugees and soldiers. Please send donations to: The President, Baron C. Goffinet, 3 Savoy Court, London, W.C.

Achetez des timbres d'épargne de guerre

Poster showing a young factory worker in overalls holding a Canada War Savings Certificate booklet. Caption: "$5 pour $4" faites profiter votre argent. No. W.P.3.

For the glory of Ireland / Hely's Limited, Litho, Dublin.

Poster showing a woman holding a rifle, gesturing to a distant shore in flames "Belgium," as she addresses a man with a walking stick. Caption: Will you go or must I? P661.

Canadiens-Francais! Le Prussien est encore sur le sol de France ... En...

Poster showing soldiers in various uniforms beneath Allied flags. DCRM(G) example 1B10.1 - abridgement of title

Thrift stamps. We licked them at the front, you lick them at the back

Poster showing a soldier pointing to German soldiers, on the left, and savings stamps, on the right. No. 8.

Why not join the army / printed by Chorley & Pickersgill Ltd., Leeds a...

Poster showing the flags of Great Britain, France, Russia, and Belgium. Poster no. 64.

If England falls you fall! Every man of you must go, as we, too, must ...

Poster is text only. Public domain scan of Canadian poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

You have in your pocket silver bullets that will stop the Germans. Len...

Poster is text, with border of coins. Poster no. 8. W.6086, 20M - 7/15.

Remember Belgium--Enlist to-day / Henry Jenkinson Ltd., Kirkstall, Lee...

Poster showing a soldier standing defiant as a woman and child flee a burning village. Poster no. 19.

Gib für unsere Helden / Royer/FL.

Poster shows a medieval city gate. Text: Give for our heros! Street collection for the DRK (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) War Aid Work, 27/28 June. Emblem: the old city gate. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschi... More

Journé du Poilu. 25 et 26 décembre 1915. Organisée par le parlement

A poilu embracing a girl. Behind them is a sewing machine, and a tipped chair; a little dog is in the left-hand corner. Caption: Enfin seuls . . .! Alone at last . . .! Translation of title: Poilu Day. Dece... More

The "scrap of paper." Enlist to-day / Johnson, Riddle & Co., Ltd., Lon...

Poster showing signatures and seals on a treaty. Caption: These are the signatures and seals of the representatives of the Six Powers to the "Scrap of Paper" - the Treaty signed in 1839 guaranteeing the indepen... More

Women are working day & night to win the war / Witherby & Co. London.

Poster showing women working at a lathe in a factory complex, with a YWCA structure visible through the window. Text continues: £25,000 immediately needed for the Women's War Time Fund to provide rest-rooms, ca... More

Every life saved by efficient medical aid is a blow struck at the hear...

Poster is text only. No. 6. Public domain reproduction of World War One war bonds advertisement propaganda poster, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Why don't I go? The 148th Battalion needs me / Holland.

Poster showing a man relaxing in a lounge chair, with newspaper open to the sports pages, and gazing into the smoke from his pipe, where he visualizes himself in combat. The man in combat gazes into smoke from ... More

Comité d'assistance en Alsace-Lorraine. Tombola artistique. Exposition...

Two girls [Alsace and Lorraine] running towards the figure of Minerva. Translation of title: An auction and exhibition organized by the Relief Committee in Alsace-Lorraine April 7-30, 1916 at the Musée des Art... More

2me Emprunt de la Defense Nationale

People bringing money to the feet of La Marseillaise and Marianne. Translation of title: 2nd National Defense Loan. Signed: A. Robaudi. Promotional goal: Fr. J8. 1916. Item is no. 70 in a printed checklist avai... More

Help fill the war chest Humanity calls you, May 20-27 / / Ketterlinus,...

Poster showing hands casting money into a trunk. Public domain reproduction of World War One war bonds advertisement propaganda poster, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Poster - Hero land / J. Carl Mueller. - Public domain lithograph

Poster showing a colorful historic tableau, for a fundraising event. Admission 50 [cents], Grand Central Palace, Nov. 24th to Dec. 12th. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection.

Extra--Your country needs you in the U.S. Navy at once Women's Auxilia...

Poster is text only. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection.

On the job for victory / Alpha Litho. Co. Inc., N.Y.

Poster showing a workman in a shipyard. United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation.

Debout dans la tranchée que l'aurore éclaire, le soldat réve á la vict...

A soldier standing in a trench. Translation of title: Standing in the trench illuminated by the first rays of the sun, the soldier dreams of victory and of his home . . . Subscribe to the 3rd National Defense ... More

The combination that will win the war / Adolph Treidler.

Poster showing a worker and a soldier. Text continues: Every piece of work done in this plant has a direct bearing on the outcome of the war. Our finished product goes to France. The men who face for us wearine... More

Over there - U.S. Navy / Albert Sterner 1917 ; American Lithographic C...

Poster showing a sailor being sent to battle by a symbolic female figure, possibly Liberty.

Wake up America Day - April 19, 1917 / James Montgomery Flagg.

Poster showing a woman, possibly Jean Earl Moehle (Möhle), dressed as Paul Revere carrying lantern and American flag. Moehle reenacted Paul Revere's ride for the Wake Up America Patriot's Day celebration in N... More

Our greatest mother - join! / Cornelius Hicks ; American Lithographic ...

Poster showing a Red Cross nurse holding a young girl, with four horsemen representing war behind. Litho in U.S.A.

140th flag day, 1777-1917 The birthday of the stars and stripes, June ...

Poster showing a man raising the American flag, with a minuteman cheering and an eagle flying above. Text continues: 'Tis the Star Spangled Banner, oh, long may it wave, o'er the land of the free and the home o... More

Save the products of the land--Eat more fish-they feed themselves Unit...

Poster showing underwater view of fish swimming among seaweed. No. 13.

The Hun is still watching! Show him we're in earnest - finish the job ...

Poster showing a pair of staring eyes on a black background. Title transcribed from item.

Lend the way they fight--Buy bonds to your utmost Our men need drugs a...

Poster showing scenes of gas warfare and first aid. F. 209 E. Poster has been cut to irregular shape.

Borrow and buy The time for argument has passed--The time for action h...

Poster is a facsimile of page 7 of The Evening Post: New York, Saturday, October 20, 1917, a full-page advertisement encouraging borrowing to buy government bonds.

Sugar means ships--The consumption of sugar sweetened drinks must be r...

Poster showing a young woman drinking through a straw, Europe under a cloud "War" in the distance, as ships are diverted from carrying soldiers and supplies to carry sugar. United States Food Administration.

War-zone home for our boys "over there"--Always at the service of our ...

Poster showing soldiers entering a Y.M.C.A. canteen, and an interior scene of men reading and listening to records. National War Work Council of the Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States. Form... More

Join the Red Cross and on Christmas eve a candle in every window, a se...

Poster showing a Red Cross banner and a candle in a window with a Christmas tree in the background.

Kinderland Wohltätigkeitskonzert

Poster shows a mother holding her young son and an infant. Text is announcement of a charity concert on behalf of Germany's Fund for the Support and Protection of Young Children. Details of concert, including p... More

Read this, join now the 244th Overseas Battalion

Poster shows a soldier's letter superimposed on the British flag. Public domain scan of Canadian poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Qui calcule prévoit. Qui prévoit souscrit á l'Emprunt

Family reading and writing under a lamp. Translation of title: Whoever thinks ahead provides for himself. Who provides for himself subscribes to the Loan. Signed: V. Prouvé, 1917. Promotional goal: Fr. J8. 191... More

Warding off a night attack during World War I

Poster showing photograph of sailors firing a large gun aboard a ship at night. Text continues: Each dreadnaught carries twenty or more 5-inch rapid fire guns [...] In order to be an efficient member of a gun's... More

Emprunt National 1917. Bonbright et Co. Paris

An officer on horseback is leading troops of French foot soldiers past a statue of the personification of Strasbourg. Translation of title: National Loan 1917. Bonbright et Co. Paris. Signed: Dusin or Cousin? ... More

Are you saving for the children? Save for their education and give the...

Poster showing a father with children, as they look at war savings certificates. Poster no. 35. (4415) Wt. 32162/2171 150,000 9/17 (E. 1795).

Our boys in the trenches - is there anything they need that you would ...

Poster showing soldiers climbing out of a trench as shells burst over head.

Join [Red Cross symbol] - America's answer to humanity's challenge / H...

Poster showing a Red Cross nurse gesturing in front of an American flag. Litho. in U.S.A.

USA Bonds - Third Liberty Loan Campaign - Boy Scouts of America Weap...

Poster showing Liberty, and a Boy Scout holding a sword inscribed, "Be prepared."

[Kościuszko, Pułaski - They fought for liberty in America [...] Eat le...

Poster showing a portrait of Tadeusz Kościuszko. Text is in Polish. No. 9.

Buy Victory Bonds. Back him up!

Poster showing a rear view of a soldier facing battlefield. W.P. 6.

The Frenchwoman in war-time - Drawing. Public domain image.

Scene depicting French women in war-time. One woman is working in a factory, one is nursing her child, and another woman is hoeing in the field. In the background is an outline of Victory. French women made up ... More

Keep 'em going! / Ketterlinus Philadelphia.

Poster showing a German soldier fleeing from an oncoming locomotive bearing insignia, "U.S." "Every bad order locomotive is a Prussian soldier. Every live locomotive is an American soldier. Let us get on top of... More

Vous aussi faites votre devoir : avec toutes vos ressources souscrivez...

Peasant couple in field. Man is ploughing and the woman is holding a baby and a rifle. Translation of title: Do your duty : subscribe to the Loan with all of your resources. Signed: B. Chavannaz. Promotional g... More

Team work wins! Your work here makes their work over there possible Wi...

Poster showing a man making a machine gun and soldiers firing a machine gun. Issued by authority Ordnance Department. U.S. Army.

Our three lines of national defense / R. Peckner.

Poster showing a battleship, an industrial cityscape, and military personnel behind an American flag. Title continues: The smoke of America's factory stacks is a signal of our workers' and employers' loyalty. I... More

It is nice in the surf but what about the men in the trenches. Go and ...

Poster shows a man swimming in the surf. On right side is emblem of Win the War League, I serve.

Wake up America!, US Navy Photogrpah

Poster showing U.S. Navy recruiting station at the United Cigar Stores Company in the Flatiron Building in New York City on the day of the "Wake up America" parade, April 19, 1917. Poster sponsored(?) by: Unite... More

Willst du den Frieden ernten, musst du säen -- darum zeichne 8. Kriegs...

Poster shows a man sowing coins as if they were seeds. Text: If you want to harvest peace, you must sow -- therefore subscribe to the 8th War Loan. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

Welcome soldiers sailors marines Your uniform is your pass--We can tel...

Poster showing a man in colonial garb welcoming servicemen to New York City. Text continues: Apply at any Service Club, or 49-55 West 27th Street, New York War Camp Community Service, [telephone] Farragut 6247.... More

American Library Association, Library War Service

Poster showing numerous scenes of activities sponsored by the American Library Association Library War Service, including interiors and exteriors of facilities, and military personnel reading and studying.

Six signed auto-lithographs by Alex. O. Levy / Alex. O. Levy

Poster advertising a set of prints, showing Liberty looking on as a woman places a wreath on the body of a soldier. Text continues: This tribute to our American heroes who made the supreme sacrifice for right &... More

That liberty shall not perish from the earth - Buy liberty bonds Fourt...

Poster showing the Statue of Liberty in ruins, and the New York skyline in flames. No. 2-B. Exhibited in: "Creating the U.S." Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., 2008.

The greatest mother in the world - Red Cross Christmas roll call Dec. ...

Poster showing a monumental Red cross nurse cradling a wounded soldier on a stretcher. No. 2XD-2. Copyright by American National Red Cross.

Kameraden meldet euch zum Det. Küntzel

Poster shows, on left side, a soldier shouting; on right side, the insignia of the Gard. Kav. Sch. Korps over a scene of soldiers fighting(?). Text tells men to sign up for the Det. Küntzel in Berlin and surrou... More

Keep this hand of mercy at its work one hundred million dollars : War ...

American Red Cross campaign poster promoting the war fund showing large arm coming down from the sky. Form N.Y. 17 Second War Fund. Issued(?) by: American Red Cross.

Peace. "The peace of the great release," Henley's "Rhymes & Rhythms", ...

Poster shows a shepherd with his flock near a barbed wire fence and artillery piece on an abandoned battlefield. Poster is probably an advertisement for a book by William Ernest Henley sold at Derry & Toms depa... More

Thru special arrangement with the Italian government [...] the Italian...

Motion picture poster, text only, advertising film coverage of World War I in Italy. Printed paste-on: Isis Theatre entire week starting Monday July 15.

Will you help the women of France? Save wheat / Edward Penfield.

Three women pulling cultivating machine. Promotional goal: U.S. J7. 1918. No. 23. Designed for the United States Food Administration.

The Church does care! [...] Follow the boys who follow the flag [...] ...

Poster showing a cross surrounded by extensive text requesting contributions to the Presbyterian Church's war efforts. Also four small scenes of a soldier saying goodbye, a church, a military camp, and a Navy s... More

8. Kriegsanleihe / Karl Libesny.

Poster shows two Austrian soldiers pushing open a large, heavy, door to sunshine and the word "Friede" (Peace). Text: 8th War Loan.

Poster - Croix Rouge américain - Public domain lithograph

Members of the Red Cross distributing packages to civilians in France. Translation of title: American Red Cross. Signed: Waldo Peirce. Also signed: CH. Tichon. Lith. Promotional goal: Fr. G21. 1918? Item is no... More

To prevent this - buy war savings certificates now / F. Gregory Brown ...

Poster showing German soldiers overseeing slave labor in a factory, and whipping one of the workers. B3002 Wt 5852/2598 10M 6/18. E3114.

Semez du blé. C'est de l'or pour la France / Suzanne Ferrand.

A large sickle, a sheaf of wheat, and a French flag in the background. Translation of title: Grow wheat. It is gold for France. Another issue: POS - Fr .E26, no. 9a (with same title; 55 x 35 cm.). From a grou... More

The comforter / Gordon Grant. during World War I

American Red Cross poster showing a Red Cross nurse holding an infant and comforting a woman amid the destruction left by war. Issued(?) by: American Red Cross.

Mon cher foyer, je t'aime tu es la maison de chacun le chez soi pour t...

A soldiers' home set in the woods. Outside soldiers are relaxing and playing games. Translation of title: My dear home, I love you, you are the home for each of us a poilu. Signed on stone on lower right: L... More

Pour le retour, souscrivez. 4e Emprunt National. Crédit Foncier d'Algé...

Algerian women with children waving good-bye to their husbands as they sail away on battleships. Translation of title: For the return, subscribe. 4th National Loan. Crédit Foncier d'Algérie et de Tunisie. Sign... More

Die Ludendorff-Spende ist der Dank-Altar das deutschen Volkes! / Bernh...

Poster encourages people to give to the Ludendorff Fund as an expression of gratitude and sacrifice. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

Mangez moins de viande pour ménager notre cheptel

A fish on the end of a line dangling from a fishing pole with stream in the background. Translation of title: Eat less meat and save our livestock. Signed: Marthe Picard, 16 ans. Promotional goal: Fr. J72. 1918... More

Be patriotic--sign your country's pledge to save the food / Paul Stahr...

Woman, wearing hat and dress with stars and stripes, holding out her arms. Promotional goal: U.S. J7. 1918? U.S. Food Administration poster.

The tank tour. Buy national war bonds (£5 to £5000) and war savings ce...

Poster showing a tank with guns blazing. Blank space is provided for including details of local exhibition. (1157) WT. 4127. 20M. 8-18. Issued by the Scottish War Savings Committee, 90 Princes Street, Edinburgh.

Regulars - They were in it at the first - There to the last, and with ...

Poster showing soldiers and Army insignia with the exclamation, "Well done!" Text continues: Enlist in a regular Army division: Infantry, Cavalry, Field Artillery, Engineers, Signal Corps, Medical Department, Q... More

It sustained him--and it supported the war-time agencies that helped h...

Poster showing a soldier in a battlefield, gazing up at a cross glowing in the sky.

Friede, Arbeit, Brot! / Wera v. Bartels.

Poster showing a soldier holding a rifle and a grenade. In the background are women harvesting potatoes, a train, and factory smoke stacks. Text reads: Peace, work, bread! Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitge... More

Auf zur Freiwilligen-Centrale, Nürnberger 89, Ecke Kurfürstenstr., G. ...

Poster shows a soldier gesturing in the direction of a building which has "Freiwilligen-Centrale" written over door and a line of people before door. Text: Off to the Volunteer Center! Address and name of milit... More

So sehen die polnischen Auswanderer aus, und so werdet Ihr auch ausseh...

Poster shows a huddled group of poor refugees. Text: This is what the Polish emmigrants look like, and you'll look like this too if Silesia becomes part of Poland. Upper Silesians! Stay with the new Germany! Fo... More

Journée des Régions Libérées. Aprés la victoire, au travail!! Aidez-n...

Soldier with the Gallic cock on his shoulder. Translation of title: The Liberated Regions Day. After victory, to work!! Help us. Signed: Auguste Leroux. Promotional goal: Fr. H59. 1919//Fr. J76. 1919. Item is ... More

Are you fond of horses - U.S. Army - The Veterinary Corps instructs yo...

Poster showing a portrait of a horse and insignia of the Army Veterinary Corps. Text continues: Also meat and dairy inspection. Enlist today. See Army recruiting officer at [blank].

Banque Privée. Souscrivez á l'Emprunt de la Reconstitution

Victory, with her arm around a boy who is carrying a basket of fruit through a wheat field. A ruined village is behind them. Translation of title: Banque Privée. Subscribe to the reconstruction loan. Signed: A... More

Keep these off the U.S.A. - Buy more Liberty Bonds / John Norton.

Poster shows bloodstained boots with the German imperial eagle insignia. Caption label from exhibit "World War I ...": John Norton's Liberty Bond Poster. While Liberty Bond posters often stressed such positive ... More

Back our girls over there United War Work Campaign / / Clarence F. Und...

Y.W.C.A. poster for the United War Work Campaign showing a young woman seated at a switchboard with soldiers in the background. Exhibited: "Echoes of the Great War : American Experiences of WW I" in the Thomas ... More

Follow the Pied Piper. Join the United States School Garden Army

Poster shows Uncle Sam playing a fife, leading a group of children carrying gardening tools and a seed bag. Promotional goal: U.S. A1.J7. 1919(?). Exhibited: American Treasures of the Library of Congress, 2003.... More