An Appeal to the American People - ca. 1914-1918
Transcript
AN APPEAL TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON AN APPEAL TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. One year ago, in compliance with resolutions passed by the Senate and by the House of Representatives, I appointed days upon which the people of the United States might make such contributions as they felt disposed for the aid of the stricken Armenian and Syrian peoples. American diplomatic and consular representatives and other American residents recently returned from Western Asia, assure me that many thousands of lives were saved from starvation by the gifts of the American people last winter. They also bring full assurance of the continued effective distribution of relief and report that the suffering and death from exposure and starvation will inevitably be very much greater this winter than last unless the survivors can be helped by further contributions from America. Reports indicate that of orphans alone there are more than 400,000, besides women and other dependent children, reaching a total of more than 2,000,000 destitute survivors. The situation is so distressing as to make a special appeal to the sympathies of all. In view of the urgent need I call again upon the people of the United States to make such further contributions as they feel disposed, in their sympathy and generosity for the aid of these suffering peoples. Contributions may be made through the American Red Cross, Washington, D.C. or direct to the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian relief, Cleveland H. Dodge, treasurer, One Madison Avenue, New York City. 29 October, 1917. Woodrow Wilson
Description
This World War I poster is part of a larger collection of propaganda material issued throughout Missouri during the war. These artfully crafted posters were distributed to help recruit men for the Navy and Marines, raise money for the war effort, and sustain public morale. This poster features a photograph of Woodrow Wilson along with his proclamation to the American people urging them to make contributions to aid those who have lost someone overseas.
Details
| Title | An Appeal to the American People - ca. 1914-1918 |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Source | Unknown. An Appeal to the American People. 1914-1918. Violette E.M. Collection. WWI_342.47. Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; World War, 1914-1918--Art and the war; World War, 1914-1918--Posters; World War, 1914-1918--Propaganda |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | WWI_342.47 |
| Contributing Institution | Truman State University |
| Copy Request | All images property of Truman State University. Commercial use or distribution is not authorized. Notice: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17 U. S. Code). Contact speccoll@truman.edu for reproduction rights. |
| Rights | All images property of Truman State University. Commercial use or distribution is not authorized. Notice: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17 U. S. Code). Contact speccoll@truman.edu for reproduction rights. |
| Language | English |