World War II Political Posters
Title
World War II Political Posters
Subject
World War II
Description
This collection contains images from the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society's World War II political poster and propaganda collection (propaganda is any information used to persuade an individual or group towards a particular point of view).
Please note that some imagery and language may be offensive and especially inappropriate for children. NCHGS does not share or condone the opinions contained in these images. Viewer discretion is advised.
Creator
Various
Source
From the NCHGS Collection, unless otherwise noted
Publisher
US Government Printing Office
Date
1939-1945
Contributor
Various
Rights
Usage rights apply. Contact NCHGS for information.
Relation
World War I Political Posters
Format
Paper
Language
English
Type
Poster, Political
Identifier
Various
Coverage
Asia
Europe
North America
United States
Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Europe
North America
United States
Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Collection Items
Let's Blast 'Em Japanazis! Buy War Stamps HERE - NOW
Poster with yellow background, contains commonly used racial slur during World War II. Popeye is in the center, rolling up his sleeves and swinging his fist. In the lower right corner is a soldier holding a gun and the words: A $.25 war stamp buys 12…
Strong in the Strength of the Lord
Hands holding tools with the words: Strong in the strength of the Lord we who fight in the people's cause will never stop until that cause is won. David Stone Martin (1913-1992) The title is borrowed from a speech given by then Vice President Henry…
Win with Tin
How to Save Tin poster. Square one says clean can well and soak off label. Square two says Cut off both ends and flatten. Square three says Tuck cut-off ends in can. Square four says Save in separate containers and give to an authorized collector.
Save Waste Fats
On the home front, efforts were made towards conservation and rationing. Fats were collected by butchers which the government rendered to extract glycerin to be used as a propellant for explosives.
This Is Nazi Brutality
Man with bag over his head and wrists chained to brick wall. Poster reads: This is Nazi brutality. Radio Berlin. - It is officially announced: All men of Lidice - Czechoslovakia - have been shot: The women deported to a concentration camp: The…
The Present with a Future
Picture Christmas tree with bonds hung on the limbs and packages around bottom. Top reads: The Present with a Future, and the bottom reads: War Bonds.
Storm Troopers
Picture of Hitler on red background reads: 'We shall soon have our Storm Troopers in America!' - Hitler with 'What do YOU say, AMERICA?' at bottom.
The Victory Loan Train
Blue, black and white poster. Picture of train locomotive with 'It's on its way! The Victory Loan Train' at the top and 'Bringing you weapons of victory, Combat veterans, Captured enemy equipment, and copies of German-Japanese surrender documents' on…
For a Secure Future
Picture of a man with bonds in his hand along with a barn, a house children with graduation attire, a truck and a tractor.
Make your own Declaration of War, Buy War Bonds
Soldier holding a gun and pointing forward standing next to a declaration of war signed by Congress, December 8th, 1941 4:10 pm EST.