In the early 1940s, the United States faced its greatest challenge. Citizens from across the nation banded together to help the country’s armed forces achieve victory. Posters were used to encourage Americans to volunteer, to enlist, to purchase bonds, or to prepare for attack. Look back to the years that introduced America's greatest generation and see what everyday citizens saw posted on street corners, on buildings, and sometimes, in their homes. These classic prints are timeless pieces of history. Their bold colors and strong imagery reveal life in a time long past, but the ideals of these posters remain a part of the nation's common history. - Vintaga Posters

Explore a nation's history. Find inspiration. Connect with the past. Browse thousands of vintage posters, starting at $4.99 each.

gallery pages: 1 2 3 4 >

< 1 of 32 >

In the early 1940s, the United States faced its greatest challenge. Citizens from across the nation banded together to help the country’s armed forces achieve victory. Posters were used to encourage Americans to volunteer, to enlist, to purchase bonds, or to prepare for attack. Look back to the years that introduced America's greatest generation and see what everyday citizens saw posted on street corners, on buildings, and sometimes, in their homes. These classic prints are timeless pieces of history. Their bold colors and strong imagery reveal life in a time long past, but the ideals of these posters remain a part of the nation's common history.

Buy War Stamps & Bonds - He Gives 100% - You Can Lend 10%

Loose lips sink ships. Careless talk costs lives. V for victory. With the dawn of World War II, unforgettable slogans like these entered the American lexicon. The United States government printed hundreds of posters encouraging Americans to support the war effort, whether by planting home gardens, purchasing bonds, or keeping silent about troop movements. "I Pledge Allegiance and Silence about the War" tied silence with patriotism, encouraging citizens across the country to do their patriotic duty by staying silent about deployments and sailings--after all, Axis spies could be anywhere!

Poster text:
I Pledge Allegiance and Silence About the War

Three little words. In 1943, water conservation was the patriotic duty of every American. Have we lost our way?

Poster text:
Don't Waste Water - Philadelphia Council of Defense

Operators of Small Boats - Enlist Now! - U.S. Coast Guard - Recruiting Station - 146 Baronne St. - New Orleanse, La.

This is your Air Raid Protection - Get it Now - Pennsylvania State Council of Defense - Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PA

First in the Fight - Always Faithful - Be a U.S. Marine!

Smoking Stacks Attract Attacks - Don't Invite Disaster - Thirteenth Naval District - United States Navy

I'm Proud...My Husband Wants Me to Do My Part - See Your U.S. Employment Service - War Manpower Commission

In the early 1940s, the United States faced its greatest challenge. Citizens from across the nation banded together to help the country’s armed forces achieve victory. Posters were used to encourage Americans to volunteer, to enlist, to purchase bonds, or to prepare for attack. Look back to the years that introduced America's greatest generation and see what everyday citizens saw posted on street corners, on buildings, and sometimes, in their homes. These classic prints are timeless pieces of history. Their bold colors and strong imagery reveal life in a time long past, but the ideals of these posters remain a part of the nation's common history.

Share photo: links, forums, blogs |

Keywords: vintage classic war patriotic military poster america wwii retro antique history historical patriotism broadside world war world war i united states armed forces american history

gallery pages: 1 2 3 4 >

< 1 of 32 >

Comments