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"Line Up, Boys! Enlist To-Day!"
The poster is a piece of propaganda relating to the army during World War I. The posters displays several soldiers happily marching side by side, holding their weapons. Each of the soldiers is wearing the same outfit, shirts and a kilt, and holding a…
True Sons of Freedom
An American military recruitment poster, which evokes nationalism and attempts to bolster recruitment numbers within the African American community. The poster presents an image of African American soldiers, proudly displaying the flag of the United…
Blue Bell
(Pages 1 and 3 featuerd. Full document available through McFarlin Library's Special Collections)
This document is the full sheet music for Edward Madden's "Blue Bell," published in 1904. The song opens with a young soldier paying his farewells to…
Over the Top for You
The idea of this poster is for the common man or woman back at home in the states to donate money to the war effort. The text says simply "Over the top for you." This is to show the common person at home that men across the sea are going over the top…
The Minute Men of To-day are Going to Plattsburg
In "The Minute Men of To-day are Going to Plattsburg" the poster’s artist draws a definitive connection between the legendary patriots of the Revolutionary War and the recruits of WWI. The implication that war enlistment directly correlated with…
And They Thought We Couldn't Fight
A Victory Liberty Loan poster depicting a smiling American soldier holding enemy helmets, illuminated by a golden sunset. The text reads "And They Thought We Couldn't Fight. American Liberty Loans." This poster was designed to appeal to a young…
Joan of Arc Saved France
An American saving stamps poster evoking the idea of holy war in defense of the homeland. It presents an image of Joan of Arc in shining armor, holding aloft a sword, with text that reads, "Joan of Arc Saved France. Save Your Country: Buy War Savings…