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Americans all! Victory Liberty Loan / Howard Chandler Christy ; Forbes, Boston.

Americans all! Victory Liberty Loan / Howard Chandler Christy ; Forbes...

Allegorical female figure of America, standing in front of American flag, holding wreath over "Honor roll" consisting of last names from different ethnic groups. No. 4-C. Promotional goal: U.S.J8. 1919. Duplica... More

Don't stand looking at this, go and help! / printed by David Allen & Sons Ld., Harrow, Middlesex.

Don't stand looking at this, go and help! / printed by David Allen & S...

Poster showing two soldiers bearing bayonets at the crest of a hill, in silhouette. Poster no. 73. W. 2174. 5M - 5/15.

Enlist On which side of the window are you? / / Laura Brey.

Enlist On which side of the window are you? / / Laura Brey.

A man looking out window at troops marching with large American flag. Copyright by Geo. F. Griffin, Chicago, Ill. No. 09802. Promotional goal: U.S. J2. 1917.

Les revendications des débbés. Bureau des enfants. Croix-Rouge américaine

Les revendications des débbés. Bureau des enfants. Croix-Rouge américa...

Angry babies marching with placards, demanding their rights. Translation of title: Babies demand. Children's Bureau. Signed: Jacques Carlu. Promotional goal: Fr. G21. 191-. Item is no. 196 in a printed checkli... More

The American ambulance in Russia

The American ambulance in Russia

Poster showing an ambulance on a battlefield, with Russian men standing in foreground. Caption: This is the only American ambulance now saving lives in Russia. Send contributions to The American Ambulance in Ru... More

Emblemas de la libertad y de la humanidad La Cruz Roja, Madre de todas las naciones.

Emblemas de la libertad y de la humanidad La Cruz Roja, Madre de todas...

Poster showing two Red Cross nurses, one, a Madonna figure, cradling in her arms a wounded soldier(?) on a litter, between the flags of Costa Rica and the United States.

[The call, from English labor leaders to Jewish young people ...] / printed by Roberts & Leete Ltd. London.

[The call, from English labor leaders to Jewish young people ...] / pr...

Poster is text only, in Yiddish, calling for Jewish support of the war effort, including enlistment.

You have in your pocket silver bullets that will stop the Germans. Lend them to your country by investing in the war loan to-day / printed by David Allen & Sons Ld. Harrow, Middlesex.

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

Poster is text only, with arms of King George V at top. Poster no. 6. W.5322, 20M - 7/15.

Help your Red Cross "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these" / / Hubert Chapin ; Latham Litho & Printing Co. Brooklyn, N.Y.

Help your Red Cross "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least...

Poster showing Christ, a Red Cross, and a cathedral looming over a scene of ruins and casualties where a Red Cross nurse is helping.

Gov. Whitman's proclamation--State military census / Eagle Job Printing Dept., Brooklyn, New York.

Gov. Whitman's proclamation--State military census / Eagle Job Printin...

Poster is text of proclamation ordering "census and inventory and enrollment." Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection.

Sammelt die Obstkerne und schickt sie durch Eure Kinder in die Schule oder an die nächsten Sammelstelle! / Gipkens.

Sammelt die Obstkerne und schickt sie durch Eure Kinder in die Schule ...

Poster shows a bowl of fruit. Text instructs people to save fruit pits and either send them to school with their children or bring them to the next collection place. Poster issued by the War Commission for Oils... More

Help our town win the right to fly this flag--Third Liberty Loan honor roll / The W.F. Powers Co. Litho., N.Y.

Help our town win the right to fly this flag--Third Liberty Loan honor...

Poster showing the flag of three vertical blue stripes on a white ground with a wide red border. Caption: Honor flag Third Liberty Loan awarded by the U.S. Treasury Department. At bottom: "These are the people ... More

Deutsche Volksspende zum Ankauf von Lesestoff für Heer und Flotte / Max Antlers.

Deutsche Volksspende zum Ankauf von Lesestoff für Heer und Flotte / Ma...

Poster shows German soldiers reading books in a trench. Text encourages donations to purchase reading material for the Army and Navy with slogan, "We need books, donate money!". Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für ... More

You drive a car here--why not a transport in France? American Field Service / / H. Blyleven, Esselen.

You drive a car here--why not a transport in France? American Field Se...

Poster showing men with a truck. Public domain photograph of a car, automobile, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The iron heel vs the mailed fist, the pacifist, and the pessimist / Morris.

The iron heel vs the mailed fist, the pacifist, and the pessimist / Mo...

Poster showing a mule "American industry" braying, having just kicked "Kaiserism," "Pacifist," and "Hard times." Title continues: Industry - the mule as patriot. American industry is loyal - it is out for the f... More

Zeichnet 7. Kriegsanleihe! / Minka Podhajská.

Zeichnet 7. Kriegsanleihe! / Minka Podhajská.

Poster shows a girl in traditional Czech(?) costume in a field of flowers; near her is the dove of peace. Text: Subscribe to the 7th War Loan! Zivnostenska Banka branch office, Vienna.

When the boys come home While I was over there what were you doing here? Students of America, how will you answer him? United War Work Campaign - Nov. 11-18 / / W. T. Benda.

When the boys come home While I was over there what were you doing her...

Poster showing a soldier and a student. Public domain scan of American poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Canada timbres d'epargne de guerre. Venez en aide au pays

Canada timbres d'epargne de guerre. Venez en aide au pays

Poster showing savings stamps for war bonds. No. 7A. Public domain reproduction of World War One war bonds advertisement propaganda poster, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

What are you doing to help? Join your American Red Cross / Gordon Grant.

What are you doing to help? Join your American Red Cross / Gordon Gran...

Poster showing a Red Cross nurse and a heavily bandaged man.

Adventure and action Enlist in the field artillery, U.S. Army / / Harry S. Mueller, Major Infantry.

Adventure and action Enlist in the field artillery, U.S. Army / / Harr...

U.S. Army recruiting poster showing a soldiers on horseback with team of horses pulling artillery. A.G.O.R.S. no. 212, 12-8-19.

Union Française Association Nationale pour l'expansion morale et matérielle de la France. Economisez votre argent pour en tirer le meilleur fruit

Union Française Association Nationale pour l'expansion morale et matér...

A man putting coins into a pot which holds a fruit tree. Translation of title: Combined National French Association for the moral and material growth of France. Save your money for greater benefits. Signed: L.... More

Der Feind ist im Land! So wehr' dich der Schand, Wie Lautet des Feldgeschrei: Bayerische Volkspartei!

Der Feind ist im Land! So wehr' dich der Schand, Wie Lautet des Feldge...

Poster shows a large fist smashing down on a German border marker; to one side are skulls and a church being blown up; on the other side are the towers of Munich's Frauenkirche and mountains. Text is a poem abo... More

This soldier drives the Japanese from China's field and hills-- give him your help!

This soldier drives the Japanese from China's field and hills-- give h...

Poster shows a cartoon of a Chinese infantryman, complete with arms, stomping on a Japanese soldier who is sprawled at the bottom of the picture. Text in Chinese; Front bottom: Happy New Year! Forms part of th... More

So würde es uns bei Polen erehen! Wir Bauern stimmen für Deutschland! / Kirchbach.

So würde es uns bei Polen erehen! Wir Bauern stimmen für Deutschland! ...

Poster shows a woman and child pulling a plow which is pushed by a man. Text: This is what it would be like for us in Poland! We farmers vote for Germany!

Your forefathers died for liberty in 1776 - What will you do for it in 1917? Buy Liberty Bonds / Ickes.

Your forefathers died for liberty in 1776 - What will you do for it in...

Poster for Liberty Bonds showing a minuteman, with caption, The spirit of '17 '76. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection.

Sow the seeds of victory! Plant & raise your own vegetables / James Montgomery Flagg.

Sow the seeds of victory! Plant & raise your own vegetables / James Mo...

Poster showing Liberty sowing seeds. Text continues: Write to the National War Garden Commission, Washington, D.C., for free books on gardening, canning, & drying. Caption: "Every garden a munition plant" - Cha... More

Miss Cavell fusillée par les Allemands à Bruxelles le 12 octobre 1915

Miss Cavell fusillée par les Allemands à Bruxelles le 12 octobre 1915

Print shows an angel kneeling beside picture of Edith Louisa Cavell, an English nurse, who was executed by the Germans in WWI for protecting and hiding Allied soldiers in a Brussels' hospital. Translation of t... More

Provide the sinews of war, buy Liberty Bonds / Joseph Pennell del. ; Heywood Strasser & Voigt Litho. Co. N.Y. Imp.

Provide the sinews of war, buy Liberty Bonds / Joseph Pennell del. ; H...

Poster showing a shipyard with cranes and a ship covered in rigging. No. 7-A.

The American ambulance in Russia

The American ambulance in Russia

Poster showing a soldier on a battlefield, with others operating a cannon in the background.

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

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

Soldiers' separation allowances. Increased rates from March 1, 1915 / H. W. & V. Ld.

Soldiers' separation allowances. Increased rates from March 1, 1915 / ...

Public domain photograph related to Great Britain in World War One, military conflict, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

War loan. Invest five shillings and help your country to win / printers, Sir Joseph Causton & Sons, Limited, London.

War loan. Invest five shillings and help your country to win / printer...

Poster showing a coin with St. George slaying the dragon and the date 1915. Apply for details at the nearest post office. No. 2.

Français, souscrivez au deuxiéme Emprunt de la Défense Nationale

Français, souscrivez au deuxiéme Emprunt de la Défense Nationale

Several flags with the motto 'Honneur et Patrie' [Honor and Country] on them. At the bottom is a small rural scene. Translation of title: Frenchmen, subscribe to the second National Defense Loan. Signed: Berna... More

Lisez dans 'l'Oeuvre' . . . 'L'Araignée du Kaiser' roman par G. de la Fouchardiére

Lisez dans 'l'Oeuvre' . . . 'L'Araignée du Kaiser' roman par G. de la ...

A bloody Kaiser with a large spider and web over his head. In the background is a deserted and bloody battlefield. Translation of title: Read 'The Kaiser's Spider,' a novel by G. de la Fouchardiére in 'l'Oeuvre... More

Poster - Prestito Nazionale di Guerra - Public domain lithograph

Poster - Prestito Nazionale di Guerra - Public domain lithograph

Poster shows a crowd of people on a plaza in front of a bank. Text: National War Loan.

Remember! The flag of liberty--Support it! Buy U.S. government bonds, 3rd Liberty Loan / / Heywood Strasser & Voigt Litho. Co., N.Y.

Remember! The flag of liberty--Support it! Buy U.S. government bonds, ...

Poster showing immigrants before an American flag. No. 6-A. Public domain reproduction of World War One war bonds advertisement propaganda poster, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Der Wutschrei der Feinde, wenn die 8. Kriegsanleihe ein neuer Milliardensieg wird / KS.

Der Wutschrei der Feinde, wenn die 8. Kriegsanleihe ein neuer Milliard...

Poster shows a figure of a man screaming and tearing his hair. Text: The enemy's cry of rage when the 8th War Loan becomes a new billion-victory! Forms part of: Rehse-Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik. ... More

For action enlist in the Air Service / Otho Cushing, Capt. A.S.U.S.A.

For action enlist in the Air Service / Otho Cushing, Capt. A.S.U.S.A.

U.S. Army Air Service recruiting poster showing man cranking on airplane propeller.

Zum Kampf auf's Letzte sind wir herausgefordert! / Anton Hoffmann, München.

Zum Kampf auf's Letzte sind wir herausgefordert! / Anton Hoffmann, Mün...

Poster shows German men working in a field being threatened by African soldiers as a French officer looks on. Text encourages people to fight to the last since everything would be lost in a French-English victo... More

At the sign of the red triangle--The Y.M.C.A. keeps the home ties from breaking Help take the red triangle to our boys--Many will give their lives--All can give their money / / John F. Butler ; Globe Lithographing Company, New York.

At the sign of the red triangle--The Y.M.C.A. keeps the home ties from...

Poster showing soldiers gathering at a Y.M.C.A. dugout canteen. National War Work Council of the Young Men's Christian Associations of the United States. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection.

"You - help my boy win the war" Buy a Liberty Bond.

"You - help my boy win the war" Buy a Liberty Bond.

Poster showing a soldier with his mother. No. 6. Public domain photograph of mother and child portrait, young woman, infant, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Remember the girl behind the man behind the gun--Y.W.C.A. War Work Council / M.B.

Remember the girl behind the man behind the gun--Y.W.C.A. War Work Cou...

Poster showing a young woman in white reaching out from a blue triangle, symbol of War Work Council relief efforts.

Registered War Garden under protection of State Council of Defense / J. N. Dingo ; Engraved by Barnes-Crosby Company.

Registered War Garden under protection of State Council of Defense / J...

Poster showing a cartoon from the Chicago Evening Post of a farmer waving a banner "War Gardens" as his cannon made from a bushel basket fires produce and a German figure sky high. Title continues: All the Ammu... More

Books wanted for our men in camp and "over there." Take your books to the public library

Books wanted for our men in camp and "over there." Take your books to ...

Photograph shows corner of a room, probably a public library, with books in bookcases and a poster by Charles Buckles Falls on the wall. (DLC/PP-2000:112). Forms part of: Warren and Margot Coville collection.

What the Navy is doing - Training young Americans Four sure things in the Navy - pay, health, training, travel / / J.C. Leyendecker.

What the Navy is doing - Training young Americans Four sure things in ...

Poster showing sailors at sea with an American flag. Public domain photograph of United States navy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Armi della morte -- armi per la vita! Sottoscrivete al prestito della vittoria

Armi della morte -- armi per la vita! Sottoscrivete al prestito della ...

Poster shows two young men working at a forge, changing weapons into plows. Text: Weapons for death -- weapons for life! Subscribe to the Victory Loan.

When you go home - "carry on" the army's fight against venereal diseases / McMennamin.

When you go home - "carry on" the army's fight against venereal diseas...

Two American soldiers, one carrying a flag with caduceus on it, and the other carrying bayoneted rifle. Promotional goal: U.S. G31.J2. 1919. Lower right corner of poster missing with some loss to text.

Facts of interest to the disabled soldier or sailor The military and naval authorities will provide him [...].

Facts of interest to the disabled soldier or sailor The military and n...

Exhibit poster showing text listing the opportunities that are provided by the Federal Board for Vocational Education and by the Bureau of War Risk Insurance which are available to disabled servicemen. Poster c... More

Warning! Consider the possible consequences if you are careless in your work / LN Britton ; Latham Litho. Printing Co.

Warning! Consider the possible consequences if you are careless in you...

Poster showing an airplane crashed in the ocean, with survivors and a rescue plane. Exhibited: "Echoes of the Great War : American Experiences of WW I" in the Thomas Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, Wa... More

Irishmen - avenge the Lusitania. Join an Irish regiment to-day / W.E.T. ; John Shuley & Co., Dublin.

Irishmen - avenge the Lusitania. Join an Irish regiment to-day / W.E.T...

Poster showing the Lusitania in flames and sinking, with people in the water and lifeboats in the foreground. Wt. P. 110 - 7,500. 5/'15. Exhibited: "Echoes of the Great War : American Experiences of WW I" in t... More

Remember Belgium--Buy bonds--Fourth Liberty Loan / Ellsworth Young.

Remember Belgium--Buy bonds--Fourth Liberty Loan / Ellsworth Young.

German soldier, wearing pointed helment, leading girl by hand, with city burning in background. Promotional goal: U.S.J8. 1918.

War gardens for victory--Grow vitamins at your kitchen door / lithographed by the Stecher-Traung Lithograph Corporation, Rochester, New York.

War gardens for victory--Grow vitamins at your kitchen door / lithogra...

Woman standing with hoe and basket of vegetables. Copyright by J. H. Burdett, director, National Garden Bureau.

Over there! Skilled workers On the ground behind the lines - In the Air Service / / Louis Fancher.

Over there! Skilled workers On the ground behind the lines - In the Ai...

Soldier holding wrench and waving to airplane in flight; includes list of occupations available, such as chauffeurs, wood workers, auto mechanics, photographers, and motorcyclists, "and men from 40 other trades... More

The Navy put 'em across The service for travel and training, ages 17 to 35 / / H. Reuterdahl U.S.N. '18.

The Navy put 'em across The service for travel and training, ages 17 t...

Poster showing a sailor wading as he carries a soldier on his shoulder. Apply Navy Recruiting Station [blank].

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