U. S. Marines First to Fight for Democracy - 1917
Transcript
U.S. MARINES FIRST TO FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY ENLIST AT 215 FULLERTON BLDG., ST. LOUIS, [Missouri]
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. The image in this poster depicts six men in uniform firing artillery from the deck of a ship. This poster was used to encourage men to join the U.S. Marines.
Details
| Title | U. S. Marines First to Fight for Democracy - 1917 |
| Creator | Leon Alaric Shafer |
| Source | Leon Alaric Shafer. U. S. Marines First to Fight for Democracy. 1917. E. M. Violette Collection. WWI_185.48. 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_185.48 |
| Contributing Institution | Truman State University |
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| 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 |