WWII Original Womens Army Auxiliary Corps Poster 1943

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Speed them back Join the WAAC This rare original 1943 WWII vintage poster features a female sargent urging women to join the WAAC. Size: 25 x 38" Condition: Very Good-Excellent Designed to instill patriotism, confidence, and a positive outlook, War Posters were used extensively during WWI & WWII to assist the military and persuade all Americans to help with the war effort. Using stark imagery to elicit powerful emotions, the posters appealed to people's conscience, fears and ideals of freedom and democracy. The posters called upon every man, woman, and child to make personal sacrifices or adjustments to further the greater national cause. Used for the purposes of recruitment, boosting production, motivation, rationing, conservation, security and financing the War, the posters linked the home front with the military front. An integral part of wartime communications, the coordination and production of War Posters required considerable resources. To assist, the government enlisted the help of the nation's foremost artists, intellectuals and advertising specialists of the time. Containing uniquely creative and beautiful artwork, War Posters are a wonderful reminder of our nation's history. We ship Fast..... in sturdy tubes by Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation. See my feedback! We ship Worldwide. Please e-mail me if you read more