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Small poster vintage World War II propaganda poster from the 1940s designed to encourage the American public to purchase war bonds.Poster DetailsMessage: "Buy a share in America" was a common slogan used to inspire citizens on the home front to invest in U.S. Defense Bonds to finance military operations and control inflation during the war.Imagery: The poster features a striking design of a bald eagle, a primary symbol of the United States, holding a defense bond in its beak against the backdrop of the American flag.Origin: It was designed and produced by The National Process Company, based in New York.Historical Context: This specific design is often dated to 1943. During this period, the U.S. government held various design competitions, including those through the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), to create effective recruitment and bond-selling graphics. |
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