We have just begun to fight!, , 1943
Scope and Content of the Subseries
This subseries covers those posters designed to galvanize support for the war effort. Poster illustrations include flags and war heroes, the attack at Pearl Harbor, and encouragement to work with all Americans in the war effort, despite social, racial, or gender differences. There are also examples of the Four Freedoms posters by Norman Rockwell.
Dates
- Creation: 1943
Creator
- United States. Office of War Information (Creator, Organization)
Languages
Languages represented in the collection: English and French.
Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
2 posters
Dimensions
29.25 x 40 in.
Note
Poster showing a soldier in a combat uniform and helmet raising one arm and shouting. In his other arm he is holding a rife with bayonet. Beside the figure is a list of battles fought in the South Pacific and in North Africa. Produced by the Office of War Information, Washington, D.C., No. 62. Printed: [Washington, D.C.]: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943, O-527284. Reference Numbers: wwp00154_0001, wwp00154_0002
Repository Details
Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository
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Claremont CA 91711 United States
Email: specialcollections@claremont.edu