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What would become known as the Great War or World War I began in Europe.
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After remaining neutral for the first years of the war, the US declared war, joining the allied forces.
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James Montgomery Flagg's famous patriotic depiction of American government - Uncle Sam - recruiting soldiers.
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America had remained neutral in the war until April 6th of 1917 when President Willson and the U.S. Congress made a declaration of war. This poster calls for the American people to get on board with the war efforts.
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While many posters appeal to sense of duty, patriotism, or opposition to evil, this poster promises adventure and travel to new recruits.
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Yet another way to persuade men to join the armed forces was used here - an oppotunity to prove their manhood!
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This poster encourages people to make a financial sacrifice to preserve liberty. The idea is that this is a small price to pay for continued freedom!
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The critical need for excellent work is proclaimed in graphic detail that would be hard for workers to ignore.
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This poster creates a powerful emotional response using the visuals of a young woman clinging to the American flag with the capitol in the background. The words of Woodrow Willson summon women to join the Red Cross.
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The Red Cross tells everyone to pitch in and do their duty to support American soldiers.
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During WWI, women in America couldn't fight with a gun over seas. However, this poster told them they could still fight for their country by buying savings stamps to support the war effort.
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This recruitment poster depicts the enemy as evil killers of women and children encouraging decent men to join the Marines.
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Germany surrendered and the Great War finally came to a conclusion.
