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World War II propaganda poster created by American illustrator Albert Dorne in 1942. It was part of a broad U.S. government anti-espionage and national security campaign urging civilians not to engage in careless talk that could be overheard by enemy agents.
Poster Details
Feature Detail
Title "Somebody blabbed: button your lip!"
Artist Albert Dorne
Date 1942
Issuing Body U.S. Office of Facts and Figures
Message "...don't talk about ship movements! ...don't talk about war production!"
Imagery The graphic image shows a hand reaching from the water next to a floating Navy cap, symbolizing a drowning sailor whose death resulted from sensitive information being leaked.
The poster uses stark graphics and an emotional appeal to emphasize that civilian indiscretion could cost American lives. |
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