Posters , world war II , America

1. Hello Miss Sarah , I’m sure & hoping at the
same time.. that you’ll enjoy this !
it’s by your student :
Najwa Abdulaziz Al-Harthi

2. American propaganda during World
War II
Famous Posters that are used to
increase support for the war and
persuade people to make do
with what they had so that
more material could be used for
the war effort !

3. "In The Face Of Obstacles - Courage" US World War II propaganda
poster for the US Infantry in 1943

4. World War II •
poster that
was addressed
to the nation in
1941-1942
, quoted about
every citizen’s
part in the war
!

5. ‘’stay on the •
job until every
murdering jap
is wiped out!‘’
World War II •
poster in 1941-
1945 .

6. "Service on the home front : There's a job for every Pennsylvanian in
these civilian defense efforts" , US World War II homefront poster in
1942-1943 .

7. Photograph of crowd of people giving the Nazi salute while 3 soldiers stand guard
over a smoldering pile of books , the title of the poster ‘’ Ten years ago, the Nazis
burned these books but free Americans can still read them’’ , WORLD WAR II (1943)

8. "A Careless Word, A
Needless Loss" US
World War II
propaganda
poster, warning
against the
disclosure of
information that
might lead to
unnecessary deaths
(1943 ). ,

9. If these Nazi war workers dared speak, they'd say-"Americans
protect your system of individual freedom-dictatorship means
slavery-not security." (1941 - 1945)

10. "Keep the enemy in
the dark! Be careful
..What you say or
write." (1941 -
1945).

11. THIS IS AMERICA.. WHERE A MAN CAN SAY.. "THIS IS
MINE." (1941 - 1945)

12. "WHAT DO
YOU SAY, AMERICA?
" (Hitler). (1941 -
1945).

13. Part 1
In the coming posters, pictures of
fists, muscles, tools, and artillery convey
American strength. Patriotic colors of
red, white, and blue predominate as national
symbols and heroes appeal to patriotism.

14. 1- Man the Guns !
Join the Navy
by McClelland Barclay, 1942
Masculine strength was a
common visual theme in
patriotic posters. Pictures
of powerful men and
mighty machines
illustrated America`s
ability to channel its
formidable strength into
the war effort. American
muscle was presented in
a proud display of
national confidence.

15. 2- it's a Women’s war too !
Longing Won`t Bring Him Back Sooner...Get a War Job!
by Lawrence Wilbur, 1944
In the face of acute wartime labor
shortages, women were needed in the
defense industries, the civilian
service, and even the Armed Forces.
Despite the continuing 20th century
trend of women entering the
workforce, publicity campaigns were
aimed at those women who had
never before held jobs. Poster and
film images glorified and glamorized
the roles of working women and
suggested that a woman`s femininity
need not be sacrificed. Whether
fulfilling their duty in the
home, factory, office, or
military, women were portrayed as
attractive confident, and resolved to
do their part to win the war.

16. 3- United ..We Win ! •
Private Joe Louis •
Says--
During World War II, racial restriction and •
segregation were facts of life in the U.S.
military. Nevertheless, an overwhelming
majority of African Americans participated
wholeheartedly in the fight against the
Axis powers. They did so, however, with
an eye toward ending racial discrimination
in American society. This objective was
expressed in the call, initiated in the black
press for the "Double V"-victory over
fascism abroad and over racism at home.
The Government was well aware of the
demoralizing effects of racial prejudice on
the American population and its impact
on the war effort. Consequently, it
promoted posters, pamphlets, and films
highlighting the participation and
achievement of African Americans in
military and civilian life..

17. 4- Use it Up , Wear it Out ! During the war
years, gasoline, rubber, sugar, butter, and meat were rationed. Government
publicity reminded people that shortages of these materials occurred because
they were going to the troops, and that civilians should take part in conservation
and salvage campaigns.
Save Waste Fats for Explosives When You Ride Alone You Ride With Hitler!
by Henry Koerner, 1943 by Weimer Pursell, 1943

18. 5- Four Freedoms
President Roosevelt was a gifted communicator. On January 6, 1941, he addressed
Congress, delivering the historic "Four Freedoms" speech. At a time when Western
Europe lay under Nazi domination, Roosevelt presented a vision in which the
American ideals of individual liberties were extended throughout the world.
Alerting Congress and the nation to the necessity of war, Roosevelt articulated the
ideological aims of the conflict. Eloquently, he appealed to Americans` most
profound beliefs about freedom.
The speech so inspired illustrator Norman Rockwell that he created a series of
paintings on the "Four Freedoms" theme. In the series, he translated abstract
concepts of freedom into four scenes of everyday American life. Although the
Government initially rejected Rockwell`s offer to create paintings on the "Four
Freedoms" theme, the images were publicly circulated when The Saturday Evening
Post, one of the nation`s most popular magazines, commissioned and reproduced
the paintings. After winning public approval, the paintings served as the
centerpiece of a massive U.S. war bond drive and were put into service to help
explain the war`s aims.
•

19. 5.1- Save Freedom of Speech
By Norman Rockwell - 1943

20. 5.2- Save Freedom of Worship
By Norman Rockwell - 1943

21. 5.3- Ours...to fight for--Freedom From Want
By Norman Rockwell - 1943

22. 5.4- Ours...to fight for--Freedom From Fear
By Norman Rockwell - 1943

23. Part 2
These posters confront the viewer with the
frightening stakes of the war and its human cost.
Dark, earthen colors appear in portrayals of
imperiled citizens, as well as dead and wounded
soldiers.

24. 1- Warning ! Our homes are in danger
now !
Public relations specialists advised the U.S. •
Government that the most effective war
posters were the ones that appealed to the
emotions. The posters shown here played on
the public's fear of the enemy. The images
depict Americans in imminent danger-their
backs against the wall, living in the shadow of
Axis domination.

25. Keep These Hands Off!
by G. K. Odell
A study of commercial posters
undertaken by the U.S.
Government found that images of
women and children in danger
were effective emotional devices.
The Canadian poster at right was
part of the study and served as a
model for American posters, such
as the one below, that adopted a
similar visual theme

26. ‘’We`re Fighting to Don`t Let That Shadow Touch Them
prevent This’’ by Lawrence B. Smith, 1942
by C. R. Miller

27. 2-This is Nazi Brutality !
Many of the fear-inspiring posters depicted Nazi acts •
of atrocity. Although brutality is always part of
war, the atrocities of World War II were so
terrible, and of such magnitude, as to engender a new
category of crime--crimes against humanity. The
images here were composed to foster fear. Implicit in
these posters is the idea that what happened there
could happen here.

28. This is Nazi Brutality
by Ben Shahn, 1942
Lidice was a Czech mining
village that was obliterated
by the Nazis in retaliation
for the 1942 shooting of a
Nazi official by two Czechs.
All men of the village were
killed in a 10-hour
massacre; the women and
children were sent to
concentration camps. The
destruction of Lidice
became a symbol for the
brutality of Nazi occupation
during World War II.

29. We French Workers Warn You...
by Ben Shahn, 1942

30. The Sowers
by Thomas Hart Benton, 1942
Artist Thomas Hart Benton
believed that it was the
artist`s role either to fight or
to "bring the bloody actual
realities of this war home to
the American people." In a
series of eight
paintings, Benton portrayed
the violence and barbarity
of fascism. "The Sowers"
shows the enemy as
bulky, brutish monsters
tossing human skulls onto
the ground

31. 3-He’s Watching You !
Concerns about national security intensify in wartime. •
During World War II, the Government alerted citizens to
the presence of enemy spies and saboteurs lurking just
below the surface of American society. "Careless talk"
posters warned people that small snippets of information
regarding troop movements or other logistical details
would be useful to the enemy. Well-meaning citizens
could easily compromise national security and soldiers`
safety with careless talk.
•

32. Someone Talked!
by Siebel, 1942
He`s Watching You !
By Glenn Grohe , ca. 1942

33. Wanted! For Murder !
by Victor Keppler , 1944

34. 4- He Knew the meaning of Sacrifice !
To guard against
complacency, the
Government promoted
messages that
reminded civilian
America of the suffering
and sacrifices that were
being made by its
Armed Forces overseas.

35. Miles of Hell to Tokyo! Have You Really Tried to Save Gas
by Getting Into a Car Club?
By Amos Sewell, 1945
By Harold Von Schmidt, 1944

36. 5- Stamp ‘Em Out !!
The Government tried to identify the
most effective poster style. One
government-commissioned study
concluded that the best posters were
those that made a direct , emotional
appeal and presented realistic
pictures in photographic detail. The
study found that symbolic or
humorous posters attracted less
attention, made a less favorable
impression, and did not inspire
enthusiasm. Nevertheless, many
symbolic and humorous posters were
judged to be outstanding in national
poster competitions during the war.

37. More Production ! Crack the Axis !
by Zudor by Charles Allen

38. Sources from Internet
1- •
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_propaganda_during
_World_War_II
2- •
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/powers_of_persuasion/p •
owers_of_persuasion_intro.html
3- •
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bpx/sets/720575941215198 •
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