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American LEON HELGUERA World War II Propaganda Offset Lithograph Poster, Uncle Sam
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DETAILS
Vintage World War II era propaganda poster to support the war effort featuring the symbolic face of Uncle Sam with his finger to his lips. This poster reminds citizens that sharing any military information such as troop movements, or other security details could help the enemy and sabotage the war effort. This Uncle Sam image became the official insignia for a U.S. government war campaign.
TITLE
I'm Counting on You! Don't Discuss: Troop Movements, Ship Sailings, War Equipment
PUBLISHER
U.S. Government Printing Office
FRAMING
Unframed
MAKER
Leon Helguera (Mexican-American, 1899-1970)
MARKS
Printed (lower): OWI Poster No. 78-28.5" x 40" Additional copies may be obtained / U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943--O-534057
PERIOD
World War II (1939-45) | Early/Mid 20th century
DATE
1943
DIMENSIONS
Width 28.5 Height 40 inches
CONDITION
Note: folds; some tears to edges.
