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U.S. Marines - first to hoist Old Glory on foreign soil Join them for overseas duty / / Sidney H. Riesenberg 1913.

U.S. Marines - first to hoist Old Glory on foreign soil Join them for ...

U.S. Marines recruitment poster showing marines raising the American flag on a bamboo flagpole; also shows wood engraved scenes of marines in action in foreign countries. Reproductions of wood engravings by Axe... More

Jump into your place in the Sportsman's Company of the Irish Canadian Rangers

Jump into your place in the Sportsman's Company of the Irish Canadian ...

Poster shows a man with a shamrock on his track suit jumping over a group of soldiers. Emblem of Overseas Irish Canadian Rangers on left side of poster.

The U.S. Marines want you - Public domain portrait print

The U.S. Marines want you - Public domain portrait print

U.S. Marines recruitment poster showing half-length portrait of marine gesturing with hand against red, white, and blue banners in the background.

Économisons le pétrole, l'essence / Marie Louise Jeanningros, 13 ans.

Économisons le pétrole, l'essence / Marie Louise Jeanningros, 13 ans.

Poster showing gas containers of different sizes. Translation of title: Let's save gas [petrol]. From a group of posters designed by school children and others, some marked "Affiche composée par les enfants de... More

Ireland & Poland / Alex. Thom & Co. Ltd., Abbey Street, Dublin.

Ireland & Poland / Alex. Thom & Co. Ltd., Abbey Street, Dublin.

Poster is text only. Text: The Germans have set themselves to crush Poland out of existence. They have uprooted some 25,000 Polish farmers, and replaced them by Germans. ... Now, during all this period, the Br... More

Remember the "Lusitania." It is your duty to take up the sword of justice to avenge this devil's work. Enlist to-day / printed by A. White & Co., 6 Hill Street, Finsbury, London, E.C.

Remember the "Lusitania." It is your duty to take up the sword of just...

Poster is text only. Poster no. 92. Public domain photograph - United States during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

3 questions to employers [...] More men are wanted to-day. What can you do? / printed by Bemrose & Sons Ltd., London and Derby.

3 questions to employers [...] More men are wanted to-day. What can yo...

Poster is text only, inferring ways in which employers can encourage men to enlist. Poster no. 70.

Remember! "England expects -" The need is great to-day. Are you between 15 1/2 and 40? If so the Navy requires you for its glorious service. Join to-day / H.L. Oakley ; printed by Chorley & Pickersgill Ltd., Leeds and London.

Remember! "England expects -" The need is great to-day. Are you betwee...

Poster showing, in silhouette, a sailor on a gunboat, and sailors kneeling with rifles. Text continues: Skilled artificers and artisans, seamen, stokers, marines and boys.

Irish Canadians. Enlist in an Irish and Canadian battalion. 199th Battalion C.E.F. Irish Canadian Rangers / Nutter.

Irish Canadians. Enlist in an Irish and Canadian battalion. 199th Batt...

Poster showing soldiers shaking hands, as one points to the motto, "Small nations must be free." Background features maple leaf and shamrocks. Recruiting 91 Stanley St., Montreal, Lt. Col. H. J. Trihey, O.C.

2nd City of London Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. Recruits required at once to complete this fine battalion / Savile Lumley ; Johnson, Riddle & Co., Ltd., London, S.E.

2nd City of London Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. Recruits required at on...

Poster showing a battalion marching down a lane, as two women standing by a gate watch and wave. Text continues: Uniform and necessaries immediately on enlistment. Army rates of pay & allowances. God save the K... More

Australia's imperishable record ... Australians! The empire needs you

Australia's imperishable record ... Australians! The empire needs you

Poster shows quote from General Sir Ian Hamilton, commander-in-chief of the British Mediterranean Expeditionary Force at Gallipolli; in background, the British flag.

Au 69eme. Les volontaires qui s'enroleront dans le 69eme Bataillon recevront ...

Au 69eme. Les volontaires qui s'enroleront dans le 69eme Bataillon rec...

Poster showing a soldier in silhouette. Text explains salary and benefits for enlistment.

It is more serious than you think. The barbarian is almost at your gates. He violates, plunders, murders. Don't let him get a footing on British soil. Help to repel the invasion by enlisting now

It is more serious than you think. The barbarian is almost at your gat...

Poster is text only. Public domain photograph - United States during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Stand not upon the order of your going, but go at once. Shakespeare, Macbeth 3-4. Enlist now / printed by Bemrose & Sons Ltd., London and Derby.

Stand not upon the order of your going, but go at once. Shakespeare, M...

William Shakespeare books and illustrations Public domain photograph - United States during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lord Kitchener calls for more men. God save the king / printed by Hill, Siffken & Co. (L.P.A. Ltd.), Grafton Works, London, N.

Lord Kitchener calls for more men. God save the king / printed by Hill...

Poster showing a handwritten letter, on letterhead "War Office, Whitehall, S.W.," which reads, "I have said that I would let the country know when more men were wanted for the war. The time has come and I now c... More

The only road for an Englishman Through darkness to light. Through fighting to triumph.

The only road for an Englishman Through darkness to light. Through fig...

Poster showing soldiers marching past ruins. Public domain image of 16th-17th-century architecture, palace, castle, historical city building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kitchener says "For every individual Briton, as well as for our national existence, the solemn hour is now striking!"

Kitchener says "For every individual Briton, as well as for our nation...

Poster showing Lord Kitchener, head-and-shoulders portrait, in uniform. Public domain photograph - United States during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Surely you will fight for your [portrait of King George V] and [map of Great Britain]. Come along, boys, before it is too late / printed by Jas. Truscott & Son, Ltd., Suffolk Lane, London, E.C.

Surely you will fight for your [portrait of King George V] and [map of...

Poster showing portrait of King George V and a map of Great Britain as parts of a rebus. Poster no. 83.

Answer the call of the London Rifle Brigade / Byam Shaw.

Answer the call of the London Rifle Brigade / Byam Shaw.

Poster showing a civilian rising from his desk and putting on his coat, as a man in uniform opens the office door to reveal a battlefield. 130 Bunhill Row EC or Winchester House, Old Broad St. EC.

The crisis. An appeal to free men [...] / printed by David Allen & Sons, Ltd., Harrow, Middlesex.

The crisis. An appeal to free men [...] / printed by David Allen & Son...

Poster is text only, encouraging men to volunteer for military service. Wt. W10445/595.

The call to arms. Irishmen don't you hear it? / David Allen & Sons Ltd., 40 Gt. Brunswick St., Dublin.

The call to arms. Irishmen don't you hear it? / David Allen & Sons Ltd...

Poster showing a soldier playing bagpipes, beside him a dog, with troops marching in the background. Wt. 1725 20000 7/16 H.M.S.O.

Learn to adjust your respirator correct and quick. Don't breathe while doing it, and this won't happen to you / W. G. Thayer.

Learn to adjust your respirator correct and quick. Don't breathe while...

Poster showing a soldier on the battlefield, collapsing and clutching his throat as a result of poison gas.

The real Irish spirit / M'Caw, Stevenson & Orr, Ltd., Dublin & Belfast.

The real Irish spirit / M'Caw, Stevenson & Orr, Ltd., Dublin & Belfast...

Poster showing a man dressed in green, with shamrocks in his hat and at his feet, addressing a soldier. Caption: I'll go too! P. 3177/7500.

Help him back to civil life. ... Don't delay, join to-day! The British Empire Union / Printed by John Parkinson Bland, at The Times Office, Printing-house-square, London, E.C.

Help him back to civil life. ... Don't delay, join to-day! The British...

Poster showing a returning soldier, with factories beyond, including lengthy text promoting use of British goods and jobs for British citizens throughout the empire. Reprinted from the advertisement columns of ... More

Military Service Act 1916 / printed by David Allen & Sons Ld., Harrow, Mdx.

Military Service Act 1916 / printed by David Allen & Sons Ld., Harrow,...

Poster is text only. Poster no. 151. Public domain photograph - United States during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Military service act, 1916 [...] Attest now

Military service act, 1916 [...] Attest now

Poster is text only, explaining the draft system. Poster no. 159. Wt. W. 17147/783.

These New Yorkers volunteered last week--Is your name on this list?

These New Yorkers volunteered last week--Is your name on this list?

Poster showing news photographs of the war effort by the Official British Press Bureau, lists of hundreds of recent American volunteers, and addresses of recruiting stations. Photographs are captioned: Spring t... More

Uncle Sam is worth $225,000,000,000--A Liberty bond is his promise to pay Buy a Liberty bond to-day.

Uncle Sam is worth $225,000,000,000--A Liberty bond is his promise to ...

Poster showing an insignia for the Liberty Loan of 1917, which features the Statue of Liberty and the motto, "Get behind the government."

A wonderful opportunity for you--United States Navy [...] / Ruttan.

A wonderful opportunity for you--United States Navy [...] / Ruttan.

Poster showing a sailor striding briskly with his duffle and suitcase; ships and palm trees in the background. Image caption: Ashore, on leave. Monogram RKC 2 in a triangle. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy S... More

Banca Italiana di Sconto / E. Lionne.

Banca Italiana di Sconto / E. Lionne.

Poster shows a soldier and his daughter. The daughter raises her coin bank as soldiers march by.

Are you in this? / RBP ; Printed by Johnson, Riddle & Co., Ltd., London, S.E.

Are you in this? / RBP ; Printed by Johnson, Riddle & Co., Ltd., Londo...

Poster showing soldiers and others busy with war work, as a well-dressed man looks on pensively. Designed by Lt. Gen. Sir R.S.S. Baden Powell. Poster No. 112.

The call to duty Join the Army for home and country.

The call to duty Join the Army for home and country.

U.S. Army recruiting poster showing a soldier standing next to an American flag and blowing a bugle.

U.S. Marines / J.C. Leyendecker.

U.S. Marines / J.C. Leyendecker.

Poster showing two Marines signaling from shore to ships at sea.

Don't wait for the draft--Volunteer / Guenther.

Don't wait for the draft--Volunteer / Guenther.

Poster showing Uncle Sam, against a backdrop of troops and the American flag, offering a rifle.

The father of our country appealed for soldiers as follows: to all brave, healthy, able bodied, and well disposed young men [...]

The father of our country appealed for soldiers as follows: to all bra...

U.S. Army recruiting poster showing a Revolutionary War era soldier loading, firing, and carrying a rifle. Poster caption continues: in this neighborhood, who have any inclination to join the troops, now raisin... More

Come on - Join now 15,000,000 members by Christmas / / R. Fayerweather Babcock ; Walton & Spencer Co., Chicago, Ill.

Come on - Join now 15,000,000 members by Christmas / / R. Fayerweather...

Poster showing a dog holding a hat in its mouth, filled with coins and Red Cross membership receipts, against background of Red Cross flags.

The Navy is calling--Enlist now / L.N. Britton.

The Navy is calling--Enlist now / L.N. Britton.

Poster showing five men in naval uniforms standing beneath a large eagle bearing a stars and stripes shield. U.S. Navy recruiting station poster.

Italiens souscrivez au 4éme Emprunt de la Défense Nationale - Banca Italiana di Sconto

Italiens souscrivez au 4éme Emprunt de la Défense Nationale - Banca It...

French and Italian flags crossed. Italy had joined the Triple Alliance with Germany and Austia-Hungary in 1882, but had declared its neutrality in 1914. At this time, both sides, knowing of Italy's interest in ... More

Es gilt die letzen Schläge, den Sieg zu vollenden! Zeichnet Kriegsanleihe! / Gerd Paul.

Es gilt die letzen Schläge, den Sieg zu vollenden! Zeichnet Kriegsanle...

Poster shows a medieval warrior about to slay a roaring lion. Text: It is essential that the last blows achieve victory! Subscribe to the War Loan. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik.

Dein Vaterland ist in Gefahr, melde dich! / L. Zabel.

Dein Vaterland ist in Gefahr, melde dich! / L. Zabel.

Poster shows a German soldier, holding a grenade in one hand and a rifle in the other; in background a barbed wire fence and flames. Text encourages enlistment in the G. Kav. Schützen Div. with the slogan "Your... More

Sidney [...], West Virginia theater, Motion Picture Theaters

Sidney [...], West Virginia theater, Motion Picture Theaters

Photograph showing a movie theater playing The Crucible of Life; men are gathered in front of the theater viewing a captured German machine gun and another piece of equipment; signs on the theater display anti-... More

50,000 going over! Will you be one of them? 50,000 for A.E.F.! Are you "on"?

50,000 going over! Will you be one of them? 50,000 for A.E.F.! Are you...

American Expeditionary Forces recruiting poster showing scenes in France like those new recruits can expect to see upon arrival in France with the A.E.F. Poster caption: Do you want to see Paris, too? Then ask ... More

Scharfschützenkorps Prey. Nur ausgesuchte Leute aller Waffen, meldet Euch / L. Impekoven, 1919.

Scharfschützenkorps Prey. Nur ausgesuchte Leute aller Waffen, meldet E...

Poster shows profile of German soldier against targets(?). Text: Sharpshooter Corp Prey. Only experienced people, all weapons, register. Place of registration and benefits are given. Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv... More

Poster - Sanremo / Alicandri Roma. - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Sanremo / Alicandri Roma. - Public domain lithograph

Poster showing the coastline of San Remo from a terrace. Ente Nazionale per le Industrie Turistiche. No. 25809.

Emprunt National 1920. Société Centrale des Banques de Province

Emprunt National 1920. Société Centrale des Banques de Province

Depicts a burning city and cathedral. Framing this scene are coats of arms of French cities. Translation of title: National Loan 1920. Société Centrale des Banques de Province. Signed: Wielhorski ; border sign... More

It Can't Happen Here - Public domain poster, Music division, Library of Congress

It Can't Happen Here - Public domain poster, Music division, Library o...

Text on Poster: The Federal Theater Presents Div. of W.P.A. Sinclair Lewis’ It Can’t Happen here President theatre May 6-7-8-9 All Seats Reserved Main Floor 55c 40c 25c Tax Incl. Balcony 40c 25c Fed. A... More

Home safety is home defense Men: to learn proper fire control join the fire department auxiliary corps at the nearest fire house / / Tworkov.

Home safety is home defense Men: to learn proper fire control join the...

Poster for New York City Fire Department encouraging men to join the fire department auxiliary corps, showing a hand holding a fire hose putting out a fire. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Libra... More

Fuori i tedeschi! - A poster with a cartoon of a man holding a knife

Fuori i tedeschi! - A poster with a cartoon of a man holding a knife

Poster shows a caricatured Adolf Hitler with blood on his hands hanging from a bayonet. No. USP 1 - 2.

Don't be a sucker! Keep your mouth shut

Don't be a sucker! Keep your mouth shut

Date of publication supplied by Library staff. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) W.D., A.G.O. "Sucker" Security Poster. Additional copies may be requisitioned as prescribed in... More

Voting is people power - A black and red poster with the words voting is people power

Voting is people power - A black and red poster with the words voting ...

Public domain scan of American poster, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Del Monte profits from apartheid

Del Monte profits from apartheid

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress) Promotional goal: U.S. F3. 1977

You can help--American Red Cross / W. T. Benda.

You can help--American Red Cross / W. T. Benda.

Poster showing a young woman knitting. Caption label from exhibit "World War I ...": Wladyslaw Benda Encourages Home Front Knitting. Wladyslaw Theodore Benda, a leading magazine illustrator, depicted this seren... More

Poster - Join! The American Red Cross - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Join! The American Red Cross - Public domain lithograph

Boy carrying newspapers and pointing to Red Cross button on his sweater.

Gee!! I wish I were a man, I'd join the Navy Be a man and do it - United States Navy recruiting station / / Howard Chandler Christy 1917.

Gee!! I wish I were a man, I'd join the Navy Be a man and do it - Unit...

Poster showing a young woman in a Navy uniform. Exhibited: "World War I and American Art" at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 2016 - April 2017; at the New-York Historical Soci... More

Every Liberty Bond is a shot at a U boat--Fire your shot today--Buy a Liberty Bond

Every Liberty Bond is a shot at a U boat--Fire your shot today--Buy a ...

Poster showing a shell, marked Second Liberty Loan, being shot toward German submarine. Exhibited: "Capitol Visitor Center" at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C., 2017.

The Veterinary Corps, U.S. Army, teaches men care and treatment of sick animals; horse judging and soundness; horseshoeing; riding; driving; meat and dairy inspection - something very useful / Horst Schreck.

The Veterinary Corps, U.S. Army, teaches men care and treatment of sic...

Poster showing soldiers helping a sick horse out of an "animal ambulance." Text continues: See Army recruiting officer at [blank]. Medical Department, Recruiting Poster No. 2 ; Government Printing Office ; R.S.... More

U.S. Marine Corps - Service on land and sea / Sidney H. Riesenberg.

U.S. Marine Corps - Service on land and sea / Sidney H. Riesenberg.

Poster showing a marine in dress uniform, marching along a dock, with ship, fort, and city skyline in the background. Enlist at 203 1/2 West Holly Street, Bellingham, Wash.

NAACP - one society - images Black History Month

NAACP - one society - images Black History Month

Poster showing composite of seven scenes of NAACP activities. Public domain scan of American poster, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Caricature, A Good month's business, public domain cartoon image

Caricature, A Good month's business, public domain cartoon image

Caricature of two devils, one of them being Kaiser Wilhelm II, looking at a monthly report of murders. Barron Collier patriotic series No. 2. Exhibited: "World War I and American Art" at the Pennsylvania Acade... More

London opinion "Your country needs you" / Alfred Leete.

London opinion "Your country needs you" / Alfred Leete.

Print shows a front facial view of Lord Kitchener with his arm and fingers pointing at the viewer. Promotional goal: Gt. Brit. J44. 1914. Exhibited: "Everybody's Uncle Sam" at the Oval Gallery, Library of Cong... More

U.S. Marines - Soldiers of the sea Military training, travel, education, development / / Sidney H. Riesenberg 1913.

U.S. Marines - Soldiers of the sea Military training, travel, educatio...

Poster showing marines raising an American flag. Public domain scan of American poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Navy needs you! Don't read American history - make it! / James Montgomery Flagg ; The H.C. Miner Litho. Co. N.Y.

The Navy needs you! Don't read American history - make it! / James Mon...

Poster showing a sailor taking a man in a suit by the shoulder, and gesturing toward battleships at sea and a figure of Liberty waving the American flag.

A young man's opportunity for work, play, study & health / Bender ; made by Illinois WPA Art Project, Chicago.

A young man's opportunity for work, play, study & health / Bender ; ma...

Poster promoting the U.S. Civilian Conservation Corps showing a young man with pickaxe. Work Projects Administration Poster Collection (Library of Congress). Posters of the WPA / Christopher DeNoon. Los Angele... More

First call I need you in the Navy this minute! Our country will always be proudest of those who answered the first call.

First call I need you in the Navy this minute! Our country will always...

Recruiting poster showing Uncle Sam. Public domain scan of World War One propaganda poster, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"All in the day's work" Enlist in the United States Marine Corps for interesting duty - land, sea, or sky / / Ch. Gatchell.

"All in the day's work" Enlist in the United States Marine Corps for i...

U.S. Marines recruitment poster showing recruits engaged in various activities at a Marine Corps training camp.

Britain's strong arm, and yours, will carry us through. Enlist now / Printed by The Clerkenwell Press, Ltd., 76 & 78 Clerkenwell Rd., London, E.C.

Britain's strong arm, and yours, will carry us through. Enlist now / P...

Poster is text only. Wt. 9488 30M. 12/14. Poster no. 28.

Poster - The wasp, Movie Poster - Public domain lithograph

Poster - The wasp, Movie Poster - Public domain lithograph

Motion picture poster for "The Wasp" shows a man in a top hat confronting a seated man among a group of other men. "With Dick Little Secret Service operative." "A Selig Blue Flame Series detective drama."

Men wanted for the army / Michael P. Whelan.

Men wanted for the army / Michael P. Whelan.

U.S. Army recruiting poster showing officers and soldiers sending or receiving information through wireless and signal flags, other soldiers position and prepare to fire a cannon. Form no. 401. A.G.O.

The first line of defense needs you - enlist in the Navy / H. Shirer.

The first line of defense needs you - enlist in the Navy / H. Shirer.

U.S. Navy recruitment poster showing a ship at sea. Issued by City of Boston Committee on Public Safety.

"Get into khaki"; we are doing our bit / H.M. Burton.

"Get into khaki"; we are doing our bit / H.M. Burton.

Poster shows an Australian soldier with rifle in one hand gesturing toward other soldiers in battle.

He did his duty - will you? U.S. Marines - join for active service land and sea / / PW.

He did his duty - will you? U.S. Marines - join for active service lan...

U.S. Marines recruitment poster showing half-length portrait of George Dewey. Poster caption continues: "No finer military organization than the Marine Corps exists in the world" George Dewey, Admiral of the Na... More

You said you would go when you were needed. You are needed NOW!

You said you would go when you were needed. You are needed NOW!

Poster is text only. Public domain photograph - United States during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Which? Have you a reason, or only an excuse, for not enlisting now! / printed by the Abbey Press, 32 & 34 Gt. Peter St., Westminster, S.W.

Which? Have you a reason, or only an excuse, for not enlisting now! / ...

Poster is text only. Poster no. 128. Public domain photograph - United States during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Canadiens Francais. Venez avec nous dans le 150ieme Bataillon C.M.R. Aider a la victoire du coq Gaulois sur l'aigle Prussien / AGR [? monogram].

Canadiens Francais. Venez avec nous dans le 150ieme Bataillon C.M.R. A...

Poster showing, against backdrop of the tricouleurs, hero Lt. Col. H. Barré pointing to a scene of a cock "France" attacking an eagle "Allemagne."

Play a man's part in the greatest war in history / printed by Alex. Thom & Co., Ltd., Dublin.

Play a man's part in the greatest war in history / printed by Alex. Th...

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

The sportsman battalion's recruit who wrecked the zeppelin and won the V.C. Follow his lead and join the sportsman's battalion / W. Straker, Ltd., Printers, 13, Coventry Street, Picadilly, W.

The sportsman battalion's recruit who wrecked the zeppelin and won the...

Poster showing a portrait of an aviator. Apply E. Cunliffe-Owen, Hotel Cecil, Strand, London. By permission of F.M. Birkett and The "Daily Sketch."

Poster - I'r fyddin fechgyn gwalia - Public domain lithograph

Poster - I'r fyddin fechgyn gwalia - Public domain lithograph

Text continues: Pwy mnaeth yr Ynysoedd bychain hyn yn ganolbwnc yr Ymerodraeth fwyaf a'r gadarnaf welodd y byd erioed? Ein Cyndadau. ; Pwy lywodraethodd yr Ymerodraeth hon gyda'r fath ddoethineb a naws nes peri... More

Remember the Lusitania ... Enlist to-day / printed by David Allen & Sons Ld., Harrow, Middlesex.

Remember the Lusitania ... Enlist to-day / printed by David Allen & So...

Poster is text only. Poster no. 91. 5M - 5/15. Public domain scan of British poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Royal Naval Division at work & play / Stewart Browne ; distributed by the Walturdaw Co. Ltd., 46 Gerrard St., London, W.

Royal Naval Division at work & play / Stewart Browne ; distributed by ...

Poster showing sailors with rifles on a bank, and a launch headed out towards numerous ships offshore.

Who made these little islands the centre of the greatest and most powerful empire the world has ever seen? [...] Enlist to-day!

Who made these little islands the centre of the greatest and most powe...

Poster is text only, encouraging enlistment on the grounds of patriotism and duty. Poster no. 68. T1826. Wt. W 423-406. 4/15. Sir J.C. & S.

Australia has promised Britain 50,000 more men; will you help us keep that promise

Australia has promised Britain 50,000 more men; will you help us keep ...

Poster shows a kangaroo in front of number 50,000 and in background silhouette of soldiers in battle.

Facts for Canadians who enlist for overseas service. ... Kitchener wants more Canadians! Enlist now!

Facts for Canadians who enlist for overseas service. ... Kitchener wan...

Poster explains details of enlistees' service and compensation. No. 12. Public domain scan of Canadian poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Journée de Paris. 14 Juillet 1915 au profit des oeuvres de guerre de l'Hôtel-de-Ville. Pour les combattants . . .

Journée de Paris. 14 Juillet 1915 au profit des oeuvres de guerre de l...

A woman holding a baby in her arm and holding a collection cup in her hand. At the bottom is a sketch of a French soldier. Translation of title: Paris Day. July 14, 1915. On behalf of the Hôtel de Ville's [Pari... More

Boys! Come along, you're wanted / printed by David Allen & Sons Ld., Harrow, Middlesex.

Boys! Come along, you're wanted / printed by David Allen & Sons Ld., H...

Poster showing a silhouette of a soldier against a map featuring London and Paris.

There are three types of men. Those who hear the call and obey, those who delay, and - the others. To which do you belong? / printed by the Abbey Press, 32 & 34 Great Peter Street, Westminster, S.W.

There are three types of men. Those who hear the call and obey, those ...

Poster is text only. Poster no. 103. Public domain photograph - United States during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Get into khaki. Your comrades at Gallipoli are calling you. This is not the time for football and tennis matches. It is serious. Show that you realise this by enlisting at once

Get into khaki. Your comrades at Gallipoli are calling you. This is no...

Poster is text only. Public domain photograph - United States during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Take up the sword of justice / B.P.

Take up the sword of justice / B.P.

Poster shows a classical figure, with arms raised, holding a sword. The figure is surrounded by drowning people and in the background the oceanliner Lusitania is sinking.

The Irishmen in the trenches are calling for you. Ask yourself squarely whether you are justified in turning a deaf ear to them / Alex. Thom & Co. Ltd., Abbey Street, Dublin.

The Irishmen in the trenches are calling for you. Ask yourself squarel...

Poster is text only. Public domain photograph - United States during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

U.S. Army develops all a man has of courage - it makes a strong body and trains the mind to disciplined decision Enlist!

U.S. Army develops all a man has of courage - it makes a strong body a...

U.S. Army recruiting poster. Poster caption continues: 25 Third Avenue, New York ; Open day and night. Form no. 566, A.G.O. ; Ed. Apr. 24-16 - 100,000.

Group system / printed by Roberts & Leete, Ltd., London.

Group system / printed by Roberts & Leete, Ltd., London.

Text continues: Enlistment in groups will re-open on Monday, January 10th, 1916, and proceed until further notice. All Men between 18 and 41, both single and married, who have not yet attested should do so at o... More

Columbia calls--Enlist now for U.S. Army / designed by Frances Adams Halsted ; painted by V. Aderente.

Columbia calls--Enlist now for U.S. Army / designed by Frances Adams H...

Columbia holding a flag and a sword while standing on top of a globe, with text of poem by Halsted "Columbia Calls." Copyright by Frances Adams Halsted, 2 East 56 St., N. Y. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy S... More

He did his duty. Will you do yours? / Bassano, Bond St. W. ; Printed by Johnson, Riddle & Co., Ltd., London, S.E.

He did his duty. Will you do yours? / Bassano, Bond St. W. ; Printed b...

Poster showing a flag-draped portrait of Lord Roberts of Kandahar. (Source: L. Broer, 2009) Poster no. 20.

The U.S. Air Service needs carpenters, cabinet makers & wood workers See U.S. Army recruiting office at [blank] before December 13.

The U.S. Air Service needs carpenters, cabinet makers & wood workers S...

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

America calls - enlist in the Navy / J.C. Leyendecker.

America calls - enlist in the Navy / J.C. Leyendecker.

Poster showing Liberty shaking the hand of a sailor. Printed by the U.S. Navy Publicity Bureau, 318 W. 39th St., N.Y. The U.S. Navy Publicity Bureau gratefully acknowledges its indebtedness to Mr. J.C. Leyendec... More

Don't blame it all on the war! / PR.

Don't blame it all on the war! / PR.

Poster showing a mule "Industry" upsetting a cart as it is bothered by flies "Unjust taxation," "Agitation," Waste," "Strife," and "Unfair laws." Title continues: As a consumer has it ever occurred to you there... More

If it's worth living under, it's worth fighting for--Enlist today / Guenther.

If it's worth living under, it's worth fighting for--Enlist today / Gu...

Poster showing an American flag. Public domain reproduction of art deco poster, cover, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Your country is at war / Frank Paulus 17.

Your country is at war / Frank Paulus 17.

Poster showing a battleship and a gunboat at sea. Text continues: You must help if you are a red blooded man between 18 and 35 years of age. You can get active service with the U.S. Navy for the duration of the... More

Hurry call--Madison Sq. Garden [...] Citizens' reception to the sailors of France [...] All star bill

Hurry call--Madison Sq. Garden [...] Citizens' reception to the sailor...

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

Corn saved the Pilgrims and fed our pioneers--Corn will help us feed the world--Eat more corn

Corn saved the Pilgrims and fed our pioneers--Corn will help us feed t...

Poster showing several dishes made with corn, including yeast bread, corn-meal fish balls, and homemade hulled corn or lye hominy; text lists numerous corn dishes, and offers free recipes on request. Text conti... More

Treat 'em rough - Join the tanks United States Tank Corps / / Ahgiet Hutaf ; National Printing & Engraving Co., Chicago, New York, St. Louis.

Treat 'em rough - Join the tanks United States Tank Corps / / Ahgiet H...

Poster showing a black cat with prominent fangs and claws leaping above a battlefield with tanks. Open to fighting men - all classes 18 to 45. Apply at 1800 E. Street. No. 010824.

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