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Half sheet World War II propaganda poster titled "Loose Talk Can Cost Lives," created by American artist Howard Scott in 1942.
Poster Details
Artist: Howard Scott (1902–1983), a billboard designer known for clever visual messaging.
Imagery: It depicts a man's face with his mouth taped shut with a white "X," serving as an aspirational symbol for discretion.
Slogans: The poster prominently features the phrases "Closed for the Duration" and "Loose Talk Can Cost Lives".
Purpose: Enlisted by the Office of War Information, the artwork aimed to encourage citizens to exercise caution and discretion in their speech during the war to prevent sensitive information from reaching enemies. |
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