World's Great War For Democracy - ca. 1914-1918
Transcript
World’s Great War For Democracy GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING U.S.A. United We Stand TO SUCH A TASK we can dedicate our lives and our fortunes, everything that we are and everything that we have, with the pride of those who know that the day has come when America is privileged to spend her blood and her might for the principles that gave her birth and happiness and the peace which she has treasured. The supreme test of the nation has come. We must all speak, act, and serve together! Woodrow Wilson Liberty and Justice. COPYRIGHTED 1918, BY BENNETT AND TAIT PUBLISHED BY [ms illegible 2 wds] – CHICAGO
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 includes a photograph of General John J. Pershing in the center. An eagle is above Pershing's photograph, which is surrounded by six flags. The six flags are, clockwise from upper right, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canadian, United States, Belgium, and France.
Details
| Title | World's Great War For Democracy - ca. 1914-1918 |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Source | Unknown. World's Great War For Democracy. 1914-1918. E. M. Violette Collection. DP_70.004. Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri. |
| Subject LCSH | Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948; 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 | DP_70.004 |
| 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 |